The 7 Most Unhinged Perimenopause Symptoms Nobody Warned You About
Hot flashes? Sure.Insomnia? Annoying, but expected.
But when I asked women online about the weirdest, most unexpected symptoms of perimenopause, the answers were… enlightening. And validating. And honestly a little hilarious. These weren’t the textbook symptoms. These were the “Why did nobody tell me this?” symptoms. Here are the top 7 most surprising perimenopause symptoms women shared — plus why they’re happening (because there is always a reason)…
Is Perimenopausal Rage Real?
The short answer is yes. Rage can be very real and is more common as women move through the perimenopausal transition. In general, about 40% of women experience mood changes because of the hormone changes (and stress. We can’t forget the extra stress). This can include everything from depression to anxiety, to feeling more introverted and unmotivated to panic attacks. In there, extreme anger or “perimenopausal rage” might also come out. I was having a meeting with another perimenopausal woman who told me the story of when...