“I don’t look like myself. I don’t act like myself. I just don’t feel like myself.”
We know this unsettling feeling. Boy do we ever! We’ve been there, done that, and have the T-shirt to prove it. It’s actually the reason we started This Is Perimenopause.
From our own early days, feeling out of sorts—struggling with sleep disruptions, mood swings, and an unexplained anxiety. To the resulting helplessness, disorientation, and even self-loathing and fear – the memories are etched deep in our minds.
And we know many of you have whispered the same words, “I’m not feeling like myself.”
In fact, so many of us have been quietly voicing these concerns that the whispers grew loud enough to inspire the Women Living Better survey titled ‘Not Feeling Like Myself (NFLM) in Perimenopause’ to explore what this really means. Here’s what they found:
- 63.3% of women reported “Not Feeling Like Myself” more than 50% the time over the past three months.
- The main symptoms making us feel unlike ourselves include fatigue, feeling overwhelmed, low moods, anxiety, irritability, and difficulty concentrating.
- Our healthcare providers need better education about perimenopause symptoms so they can better support us.
Clearly NFLM is a real thing that many of us will go through. So let’s explore it together…
LISTEN To This
If you’re not feeling like yourself these days, watch this Women Living Better video with Dr. Jerilynn Prior, renowned endocrinologist. She explains that sleep disturbances, persistent migraines, rage, depression or heart palpitations could signal perimenopause – even if your periods haven’t changed. This video is an amazing first step to reclaiming your sense of self. LISTEN TODAY
LEARN About This
The 30+ Symptoms of Perimenopause
Feeling ‘off’ and not sure why? It might be more than stress. Perimenopause can hit as early as your mid-30s, with more than 30 symptoms. This article breaks them all down, plus a few more to watch for. Talk to your doctor if you’re experiencing any of these. And don’t keep it to yourself – share this with your friends who also need to know. READ TODAY
LAUGH Out Loud
You too, Roseanne Roseannadanna? Classic SNL! 🤣😂🤣😂 Gilda Radner, you are forever funny. LAUGH
We Really LOVE
The Centre for Menstrual Cycle and Ovulation Research or CeMCOR is your go-to for menstrual health, from adolescence to menopause. We love their Q&A format that makes the information easy-to-find and easy-to-understand. Plus, they have a section just for your healthcare provider (please share it with them!). Take charge of your health and do it with confidence. TAKE CHARGE NOW
Not feeling like yourself these days? Clearly, you’re not alone.
So share the love, spread the word, and tell all your friends about our newsletter.
See you next Thursday.
xoxo,
Mikelle and Michelle
