Menopause

It is a natural event.  It is not something to be fear, but embraced.  Generally, when you haven’t had your monthly cycle for over 12months in total, you are classed as menopausal between the ages of 44 to 55.  However, it does vary.

Yes, prior to menopause, there can be challenges.  If you stress, it will only add to the fluctuating hormones, weight gain, hot flashes, night sweats, memory loss, heavier then normal period or irregular, fatigue, thin skin, insomnia, loss of libido, vaginal dryness and mood shifts.  Gradually as the hormones level out the symptoms do too.  It is all indicating you need to take time to look after you.

Things that Sharon has found helpful when used regularly:

Exercise/Movement – Yoga, Pilates, Gym, Chiball, Personal training, find what works for you etc – find the movement that works for you

Meditation – time out for the mind to degrab, changing the brain waves

Breathe – the breath can assist you physically, emotionally, mentally

Relaxation – time out for the body

Coaching – find the support you need, and develop some new skills

Originally written in 2015