You're tired, moody, maybe not sleeping well, and you're
wondering, is it stress or is my body changing? Today I'm going to help you figure out if what you're experiencing is perimenopause or stress, and what to do about it!
Why is it so confusing? Stress and perimenopause over lap ALOT in symptoms. Fatigue, sleep disturbances, weight gain in the mid section, anxiety, irritability. Most women normalize it as stress and miss the early signs of perimenopause.
If stress is the one driving the symptoms, then things such as a temporary break from something that stressed you out or a vacation with lots of rest will help. If its cortisol driven then you will be wired but tired.
Perimenopause driven symptoms are related to the cycle and hormone fluctuations. Your periods begin to change and they will sometimes be lighter, heavier or even could skip one. You start having night sweats and hot flashes, or vaginal dryness. Anxiety and mood changes seem to be out of the blue and after a week off work or letting go of a stressful obligation doesn't help.
What about when it's stress and perimenopause? Stress actually males perimenopause worse. High cortisol will tank progesterone leading to more severe symptoms. Stress is keeping you awake, hormones fluctuate and then insomnia becomes unbearable.
Simple Steps to help:
Track your symptoms for 2-3 months (cycle, sleep, mood)
Ask your practitioner to do hormones testing
Lifestyle resets that help BOTH stress & hormones, such as:
balance blood sugar, movement that calms such a yoga, prioritize sleep, magnesium and adaptogen herbs.
If this sounds like you, you are not broken nor are you alone!
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