Perimenopause isn’t a single event—it’s a transition, and no two women experience it exactly the same way. Some notice gradual shifts, while others feel like their body is fluctuating unpredictably. This phase can start earlier than expected, sometimes even in the late 30s or early 40s, bringing a mix of hormonal shifts and heightened stress responses that can intensify symptoms if your stress bandwidth is stretched and too narrow.
🌻 What you might experience:
✔ Irregular Cycles → Periods may become shorter, longer, heavier, or lighter, sometimes skipping altogether.
✔ Mood Swings & Emotional Sensitivity → As oestrogen levels fluctuate, emotions can feel more intense and unpredictable. At the same time, progesterone—the hormone that helps balance oestrogen and promote calm—is gradually declining, which can make mood swings feel more pronounced and harder to regulate
✔ Sleep Disruptions → Difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking up feeling unrested.
✔ Energy Highs & Lows → Some days you’ll feel unstoppable, others drained and foggy.
✔ Changes in Stress Tolerance → Your body’s ability to absorb and process stress may feel reduced, making even small challenges feel overwhelming.
✔ Shifts in Digestion & Metabolism → Blood sugar fluctuations can impact energy, cravings, and digestion, affecting overall resilience.
🌻 Why Stress Bandwidth Matters
During perimenopause, your body is working overtime to adjust to hormonal changes, environmental stressors, and internal shifts. When your stress bandwidth is narrow, symptoms can feel more intense, unpredictable, and exhausting. That’s why building resilience now makes all the difference—not just for how you feel today, but for how smoothly you transition into postmenopause.
✨ The good news? You don’t have to navigate this alone. With the right strategies, you can expand your stress bandwidth, reduce overwhelm, and regain balance—so you feel strong and confident in this new phase.