So, you're cruising through life, minding your own business when BAM! Perimenopause hits you like a ton of bricks. Your once predictable cycle now resembles a rollercoaster ride – complete with mood swings, night sweats, and oh, the anxiety! Welcome to the glamorous world of perimenopause, where every day is a new adventure in chaos.
My Rollercoaster Ride: An Unfiltered Tale
Picture this: You're having an average day, sipping on your favorite latte, when suddenly you're hit by a wave of anxiety so intense, you're convinced the world is ending. I mean it certainly looks that way at the moment, lol. Is it just me, or is the room getting hotter by the second? Oh, the joys of perimenopause! It's like playing a game of emotional roulette – you never know what you're going to get.
One minute you're on cloud nine, ready to conquer the world, and the next, you're screaming at your husband to "LOOK OUT!!!", convinced he's about to crash the car. I swear, if my thermostat had a mind of its own, it would be having a field day right now, or we could save it for later, cue the hot flash at 3 AM!
The Anxiety Chronicles: A Comedy of Errors
Perimenopause anxiety is like having a personal stand-up comedian living rent-free in your brain. One moment, you're worrying about the most mundane things – "Did I turn off the oven?" – and the next, you're convinced you're about to star in your very own disaster movie. Spoiler alert: You're not.
Trying to explain perimenopause anxiety to someone who hasn't experienced it is like trying to describe a colour they've never seen. It's a special brand of crazy that only those of us in the perimenopause circus can truly appreciate. So, grab your popcorn and buckle up – it's going to be a wild ride!
Supplements: The Holy Grail or a Shady Scheme?
Ah, supplements – the magical combos that promise to solve all our perimenopause problems. I've tried a few, from my own wacky combos of nutrition-stuffed smoothies to herbal bits and bobs, hoping to find that elusive cure for my anxiety. Spoiler alert: They didn't turn me into a Zen master overnight, but some do help if guided with the correct dosages, quality ingredients and the backing of tried and tested usage. Stay tuned for more on where to find these guides.
Embracing the Chaos: A Survival Guide
So, how do you navigate the choppy waters of perimenopause anxiety without losing your sanity? Here are a few tips before we look into guides, from someone who's been there, done that, and bought the "I'm trying to survive Perimenopause" t-shirt:
Laugh at Yourself – Trust me, there's nothing like a good laugh to take the edge off your anxiety, but don't be alarmed if the laugh also turns into tears its completely normal to feel like you're losing it. Embrace the madness, crack a joke, and remember that you're not alone in this hormonal carnival ride.
Talk About It – Sharing your struggles with friends and family, this one will be imperative. They'll more than likely be witnessing it first-hand anyway, so you may as well address the elephant in the room and give them the heads up.
Stay Active – Exercise is not just good for your body; it's a great stress-buster too. Whether it's yoga, dancing or walking, find an activity that brings you joy and helps you release those pent-up emotions.
Relaxation - Prioritising relaxing activities meditation, being in nature, napping, reading, listening to healing music - Crystal bowl healing is my favourite. These activities are especially important in the week prior to menstruation, to try and assist cortisol to remain low.
Seek Professional Help – If your anxiety becomes overwhelming or starts impacting your daily life, don't hesitate to seek help from a trusted health professional. Trustworthy healthcare can be a game-changer in managing perimenopause struggles.
Getting to the Crux of Peri-Anxiety
Medical Medium, Anthony Williams goes into infinite detail in his book Cleanse to Heal regarding the true causes behind anxiety. Far beyond a mere hormonal fluctuation, anxiety is like a flashing siren that there's more going on below the surface than meets the eye.
Before embracing Anthony's cleansing protocols, my husband and I would joke that I couldn't ride in the car anymore. A trip to the dentist's office for my children was enough to set the stage for a heightened emotional state. This combined with the state of the world, which was seemingly falling to pieces from 2020-2024, made for a very unrelaxing time.
But since using the Heavy Metal Detox protocol, I've experienced not only relief from anxiety, but also healed brain fog and Trigeminal Neuralgia which plagued me for over a decade in the form of neck and shoulder pain, facial and head pain, restless arms, nausea, biting my tongue and cracking my teeth in my sleep, including jaw and tooth pain which ended with an unnecessary root canal.
I tried to research for 25 years, to heal the many health struggles I faced. Understanding the why that many doctors and practitioners couldn't give me, was one of the most important things for me to discover. Cleanse to Heal provides more than just the whys, it also provides the how-to's, the delicious and powerfully healing recipes and supplement guides. It's like having a healer in your pocket (but it is not pocket-sized, it's as extensive as it is life-changing), which is why I'm so passionate about sharing this with as many people as possible.
I now view perimenopause for the blessing in disguise that it was, because in finding solutions to "perimenopause symptoms" I found solutions to my other numerous chronic health conditions, and I'm sure you will too.
Detox smoothie cheers to your good health!
Tip: be sure to read Cleanse to Heal or any Medical Medium book from cover to cover, you will not want to miss a word of this groundbreaking information. Once read, re-read again 🤓
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