THE MENO BLOGS

Here is where you’ll find the personal stuff.

Real entries from real experiences: the symptoms nobody warns you about, the things that helped, the things that didn't, and everything in between. No clinical language, no sugarcoating. Just an honest account of what it actually feels like to go through this.

Menopause and Exhaustion
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Menopause and Exhaustion

When this happens on the weekend, at least I know I can just putter around if I want to but when it happens on a workday, it is almost impossible to handle. My eyes are just trying to shut and then if I try and lie down, I feel guilty that I am resting whilst I should be working. It’s not right to have this guilt. I need sleep.

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Menopause and Sleep
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Menopause and Sleep

What are the reasons we don’t sleep?

• Brain Racing

• Hot Flashes/Night Sweats (Same thing)

• Itchy Skin

• Trying to get comfortable.

• Noise

• For some of us, spouses, kids, grandkids, pets, etc.

How do we cope with all of this and survive each day?

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