by Sharon Langshaw | Jul 2, 2019 | Menopause Nightmares, Menopause Symptoms, Sleepless & Tired, What The Bleep
Actually it felt more like I was awake from 2013 to 2019. It may have been longer. Sleeplessness is a great leveller. It’ll level anyone and anything that gets in its path. Once upon a time, there was a lady who was a great sleeper. She could sleep and sleep and... by Sharon Langshaw | Jun 17, 2019 | Menopause Journeys, Partner, Redefining You
I think I was 43 or 44 when I started experiencing changes to my periods. It could have been earlier, but I was in the final throes of alcoholic drinking so nothing was normal. I’d been trying to get and stay sober for a few years so it could have been going on for a... by Sharon Langshaw | Jun 12, 2019 | Family, Menopause Symptoms, Weight Wrangler
My mum had her first heart attack at age 61. In 1988 Mum had 3 separate cardiac events; 2 heart attacks and a cardiac arrest. Lucky for Mum (and the family) she had the cardiac arrest in a Coronary Care ward at a hospital where there was easy access to defibrillators... by Sharon Langshaw | Jun 6, 2019 | Redefining You, What The Bleep Happened
I’ve often wondered if it’s possible to reach a state of Menopause Zen… so on that note, I went off and did a spot of research. One thing I’ve learnt is that our brains actually begin to change during peri-menopause. If you’re still having periods and everything seems... by Trudy Rankin | May 28, 2019 | Hot & Sweaty, Menopause Symptoms, Partner
Do You Get Hot Flashes Upon Waking Up? It’s 6:19 a.m. I’m lying in bed, snuggled up and cosy, gradually waking up to the sounds of birds greeting the morning. At precisely 6:20 a.m. our alarm goes off. I roll over to silence it, turn to greet my husband … and... by Sharon Langshaw | May 22, 2019 | Finding Your Voice, Menopause Journeys, Redefining You
Photo by JR Korpa on Unsplash Are we living in a time that is witnessing the rising up of the feminine? Do you think it’s partly due to the emergence of the feminine and the menopausal woman? As we age we can get a bit more focused and firey. It doesn’t matter... by Sharon Langshaw | Apr 8, 2019 | Disillusioned, Finding Your Voice, Menopause Journeys, Pet Peeves, Redefining You
“My confidence plummets and those all too familiar feelings of being ignored come back with a vengeance. I’m left feeling old, alone and invalid.” This morning over 2 long blacks, a double-shot decaf, 2 flat whites, oh and make 1 at half-strength and a soy latte, one... by Sharon Langshaw | Apr 8, 2019 | Menopause Journeys, Menopause Nightmares
Why Should I Write a Guest Blog Post for TME? One of the cool things about the internet is the ability to share stories. Well, here at The Menopause Effect (TME), we love being able to share your voice and your story. Our blog is not only a platform for supporting... by Trudy Rankin | Mar 30, 2019 | Menopause Journeys, Menopause Nightmares, Uncategorized, What The Bleep
It was 3:00 a.m. and pitch black. I lay wide awake, staring at the clock. I had an important meeting in the morning and desperately needed sleep. But all I could do was relive the latest argument with my husband. It was a silly argument over something totally... by Trudy Rankin | Mar 18, 2019 | Hot & Sweaty, Menopause Symptoms, Pet Peeves, Work
Imagine this… You’re at work, in an important meeting with your boss. You want to come across as cool, calm and collected. But right at the worst possible moment, you feel that dreaded heat starting somewhere in your middle and rising rapidly towards your...