Perimenopause Hit Me Like a Ton of Bricks – And I Wasn’t Prepared

No one warned me that perimenopause would sneak up on me like a ninja. One minute I was coasting through life, and the next, I was suddenly battling mood swings, sleepless nights, and wondering why my clothes didn’t fit the same anymore. It’s like my body hit the reset button without my permission, and let me tell you—I was not ready for the emotional and physical rollercoaster that came with it. I used to think perimenopause was something that happened “later,” something distant that I wouldn’t have to deal with for years. But when it arrived, it was like a ton of bricks dropping all at once. Hot flashes in the middle of meetings, random bursts of irritability over the smallest things, and don’t even get me started on the brain fog. Navigating through this phase hasn’t been easy, but I’ve found comfort in creating a home environment that helps me stay grounded. If you’re feeling the same, know you’re not alone. Perimenopause might feel overwhelming, but we don’t have to go through it without support. Let’s reclaim our peace, starting right at home.