Lowering levels of oestrogen and progesterone in menopause have a direct impact on our brain neurotransmitters which can bring on psychological symptoms. The following information will help you support your brain health. Protein Tryptophan is the precursor to serotonin our ‘feel good’ neurotransmitter.Women dealing with anxiety may benefit from including rich sources of tryptophan, such…
I’m hoping it’s becoming more well known that anxiety can be a symptom of menopause. Susannah Constantine, who shot to fame with the Trinny & Susannah TV show and known more recently for her new career as a writer and author, spoke openly and honestly about her anxiety. She wrote about it in her monthly…
2018 was a fairly shitty year for me. I hit the wall (again!) The beginning of the year was average 😉 I’d decided to come of HRT at the end of 2017 to see how my mind and body would react. It sure reacted! The wheels slowly fell off. My mental health dived (that’s how…
Pause. Be still Just for a minute Find some space Just for a moment stop resisting, fighting, yearning for what was… The ‘change’, the menopause transition, the terrifying steps towards your ‘autumn years’ cannot be slowed down or stopped. Yes you can fight it! And you do.. As your body sends you messages that you…
Something happens around menopause and mid-life. A shift, a change in perspective, an awakening, a realisation…. Our mind, body, and spirit start to shout. We’ve ignored this voice for all these years. We’ve been too busy. Busy with growing family’s and/or careers. Too busy doing ‘stuff’. Too busy to listen to that voice, the voice…
I know, I know….one menopause is enough right? The last six months have been a massive struggle for me. It felt like my world came crashing down. Depression Anxiety Zero energy Apathetic Sluggish and lethargic On some days it was a struggle to get out of bed. I’d given up…..I quit! Life seemed bleak. I…
I’ve never questioned the history of international women’s day (IWD) until I mentioned it to my (Russian) good friend. She said in Russia it’s a big thing, lots of celebrations with gifts of flowers and jewellery! It’s a public holiday in many countries though sadly not in the UK! (i’m booking 8th March off next…
I’ve never questioned the history of international women’s day (IWD) until I mentioned it to my (Russian) good friend. She said in Russia it’s a big thing, lots of celebrations with gifts of flowers and jewellery! It’s a public holiday in many countries though sadly not in the UK! (i’m booking 8th March off next…
I am in creative heaven ???????? Last week I was pretty productive but lacking creativity. I struggle to be creative at home when surrounded by mess, clutter and distractions. I told to my husband that I ‘needed a wife’ so I could hide in my office and work and someone would look after me! I…
Last year I created an idea called Your Wisdom – create your menopause manifesto. I took a small group of women through it and got some great feedback and some ideas on how to improve it. In my experience when we create something of meaning to ourselves we are more to follow it through. I…
