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Category: Emotional Wellbeing

Is there anything I can do for huge mood swings and anxiety?

December 10, 2020 barbdepree Leave a comment

It’s hard on me and on my spouse! I’m 50 and still getting my period every month. What you describe…

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Posted in: Emotional Wellbeing Filed under: anxiety, exercise, hormones, medications, menopause, perimenopause, sleep

What can I be doing to care for myself right now?

November 12, 2020 barbdepree Leave a comment

I’m extra stressed by the pandemic. In my pre-coronavirus practice, I would have started a post about self-care talking about…

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Posted in: Emotional Wellbeing, Uncategorized Filed under: anxiety, diet, mindfulness, self care, stress

Do I have to just accept that I’ll be unhappy for a few years?

September 24, 2020 barbdepree Leave a comment

I’m perimenopausal and I’ve been reading about what’s next. I’m dreading menopause!  Believe it or not, you don’t need to!…

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Posted in: Emotional Wellbeing Filed under: hot flashes, menopause, perimenopause, relationships, symptoms

What if, at 49, my best times are behind me?

August 13, 2020 barbdepree Leave a comment

I’ve been restless, unhappy, and vaguely dissatisfied lately.  First of all, give yourself some grace. These are exceptional times that…

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Posted in: Emotional Wellbeing Filed under: menopause, relationships

How can I tweak my attitude?

July 9, 2020 barbdepree Leave a comment

I’ve been feeling cranky and pessimistic lately, even though, all things considered, I don’t have any major problems. One easy…

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Posted in: Emotional Wellbeing Filed under: intimacy, relationships, sleep

What can I do to feel more resilient?

June 4, 2020 barbdepree Leave a comment

Menopause, coronavirus, and a child unexpectedly home from college—life is coming at me really fast right now. We all have…

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Posted in: Emotional Wellbeing Filed under: anxiety, menopause, self care, stress

So why do I suddenly feel lonely? Is it because of all the uncertainty around coronavirus?

April 30, 2020 barbdepree Leave a comment

People sometimes ask me to socialize, but I’ve always been a bit of a loner. That makes sense. I think…

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Posted in: Emotional Wellbeing Filed under: relationships, self care, stress

How does anyone manage to feel sexy in a midlife body?

March 26, 2020 barbdepree Leave a comment

I have new wrinkles, sags, and saddle bags. I see where you’re coming from. Hormonal changes often give us thicker…

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Posted in: Emotional Wellbeing Filed under: confidence, diet, exercise, intimacy, menopause

How can I sort out my feelings so I can get unstuck?

February 6, 2020 barbdepree Leave a comment

I’m feeling ambivalent about my marriage, which has led to being disengaged. Many women (and men) reassess their marriages in…

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Posted in: Emotional Wellbeing, Uncategorized Filed under: aging, communication, intimacy, relationships, therapy

What’s the best way to make health resolutions that stick?

January 2, 2020 barbdepree Leave a comment

Many of us set the bar too high, and then feel like failures when we aren’t able to meet it.…

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Posted in: Emotional Wellbeing Filed under: diet, exercise

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