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.