When you can’t sleep, try taking the pressure off.
Waking up in the middle of the night can quickly turn into a battle with sleep. During perimenopause, when disrupted sleep can become more common, taking some of the pressure off may help. Here’s one simple CBT-I strategy to try.
Perimenopause and Mental Health: More Than Just Hot Flashes
Perimenopause isn't just about hot flashes and night sweats. Changes in hormones, sleep, physical symptoms, mental health and life circumstances can all intersect, and sometimes the emotional changes are the ones that catch us by surprise.
Start by naming the feeling; sometimes that’s enough.
Sometimes we think we need to fix an emotion before we can feel better. But there’s another option: simply naming what we’re feeling. This small DBT-informed practice can help create a little space around difficult emotions.
When You’re Already Overwhelmed: How DBT Mindfulness Can Help You Pause Before You React
When you’re already overwhelmed, it can take very little to push you over the edge. DBT mindfulness can help you notice what’s happening before you react, creating a little more space to respond in a way that feels like you.
Why Menopause doesn’t just affect the body, it affects the brain too
When decision fatigue sets in and self-care feels like another overwhelming item to complete on your to-do list.
Decision Fatigue: When self-care feels like another thing on your to-do list
When decision fatigue sets in and self-care feels like another overwhelming item to complete on your to-do list.
Prioritizing What Matters: How to Stop Putting Yourself Last
A better way to manage your time and energy.