Mental health difficulties during perimenopause and menopause are so widespread that some researchers have proposed a new term to describe them: ‘menopause distress’. The symptoms are described as significant and persistent, yet different enough to other depressive diagnoses to warrant their own label.
I came across an article recently that discussed the ways in which the contraceptive pill can be used to manage the symptoms of perimenopause. So, I thought I would explore it further.
I was gliding through my 30’s, heading towards my 40’s and not at all considering that menopause was anywhere in my near future. I’ll confess that at that point I didn’t even know that perimenopause was a thing and blithely...
Do you feel like you are drowning? There are many reasons you can feel stressed. It could be short term stress caused by a traffic jam, work deadline or losing your keys. Generally, you can bounce back from these moments...
When my children were small, I recall absolutely dreading the school holidays. With a limited budget and a chronic fatigue health condition I felt a mix of guilt and despair over how I was going to entertain my small horde...
I was recommended to try Mother Cuppa by a friend. So glad I tried them & ordered more. They literally do what they say on the tin (packet). The flavours of all 4 teas are really delicious. You can see the goodness oozing out of the bags as they do their thing in the boiling water.
When I wake in the middle of the night, busy mind, can’t get back to sleep, I have a little ritual to help me enjoy it as ‘me time’ .. I pop on the kettle and enjoy some Relax tea, read my book and snuggle up with the dog.
I am genuinely so impressed by each of your blends. I cannot get over how fresh, full and delicious they each are. I even sat with the relax blend while watching Strictly on Saturday, just enjoying my moment of calm! I’m looking forward each day to choosing which one feels the right fit for how I want to feel.