Mood swings and irrational thoughts turned my normal happy self into someone my husband didn’t recognise. Going on HRT saved not only my sanity, but my marriage too. Below, I reflect on how it helped me and menopause experts explain why mood shifts, anxiety, and increased irritability during this stage of our lives are very real physiological and psychological experiences.
You organise, listen and hold things together. But who checks in on you? Being the capable one can leave your own needs overlooked. Here’s how to make room for support.
When your morning is their bedtime, even a quick catch-up takes planning. But distance doesn’t have to mean losing the everyday closeness that makes a friendship feel special.