âĄď¸The summer of 2023 was a really hard one for me. Perimenopause was stealing my life (even though I had no clue at the time)đđź I spent months feeling like I was losing who I was. The joy I used to have turned into me faking a smile so no one would know I wasnât happyâŚ. My confidence turned into anxiety. The nights became long as I tossed and turned, worried about things that were so out of my control and walking around the house unable to sleep and breatheâŚ. I was putting on weight, despite eating well and exercising⌠I felt so stressed, I started losing my hair and became irritated at the slightest thing⌠The joint pain was horribleâŚI had no love for even going to workout like I once had⌠I was 42 years old and felt so frustrated with myself and a body that didnât seem like mine anymore. One day, I was on the phone with my mom crying because I felt so âoffâ and alone. She suggested I go see a doctor. I hated doctorâs offices and wanted nothing to do with themâŚbut something pulled me to go see a functional medical doctor. âĄď¸I remember walking into my appointment and just telling him everything. By the end, it felt like therapy. To finally have someone listen, to tell me I wasnât crazy and to say he can help me come up with a plan to find me again. If this story sounds like you, make sure to follow me. I share my experiences, advice and tell you my story so you donât feel so alone. Perimenopause cannot steal your joy, there are so many answers out there and Iâm here to help you through as I share my own journey. If you are unsure if you are in perimenopause, here are some common symptomsđđź *weight gain *anxiety * brain fog *irritability/rage *joint pain *inflammation *hair loss *high cortisol levels *hormonal acne *tired but wired *night sweats *hot flashes âźď¸Drop an emoji describing your symptoms in the commentsđđźđđźđđźđđź
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