Many women (and men) reassess their marriages in midlife. There are lots of reasons, including the changes that come with…
Many of us set the bar too high, and then feel like failures when we aren’t able to meet it.…
I think it’s that self-care activities improve or restore your mental, emotional, or physical health, whereas self-indulgence is more about…
It’s understandable that you’re feeling tapped out. Elder care stress and burnout are real and need to be taken seriously.…
Possibly. We don’t typically think of perimenopausal women when we talk about eating disorders, but middle age can be a…
There are three options that come to mind. If you’re still having monthly periods, the first option might be using…
You say you still have monthly periods, and also have “horrible mood swings and anxiety.” You’re feeling sympathy for your…
Not necessarily. The birth control pill is a combination of high doses of synthetic hormones (unlike those produced by the…
Mood disruptions are a known symptom of perimenopause, and my experience is that anxiety is at the top of that…
You describe the top symptoms of menopause: interrupted sleep, heart palpitations, hot flashes, night sweats, memory loss, vaginal dryness, painful…