Perimenopause and Fatigue

Perimenopause and fatigue are closely related.  If you’re in your 40’s and you’ve been feeling a little bit tired lately – more tired than usual, it might not just be that you’re overworked or overloaded.  You might want to see your doctor, especially if you are having any other symptoms.  And, if you think the symptoms might be hormone related, you might be in the early stages of menopause.

Perimenopause at 40

It may be hard to accept, but you may be going through perimenopause at 40.  Perimenopause can start as much as 10 years before menopause so if you’re noticing things changing with your body (i.e. your periods, such as very heavy or prolonged periods or no periods), and you’re tired, this might be a clear sign.  If you haven’t already been to see a gynecologist because of heavy bleeding, you’re lucky but you may still want to make a visit.  But, I’m sure if you have had heavy bleeding, it has impacted the quality of your life and so you may have already been diagnosed.  For that, I can empathize.

Dealing with change

Life is hard and unfortunately, women do have things to deal with that men do not.  Not only do you feel more tired but then you might get perimenopause insomnia anxiety because of it.  It’s a vicious cycle.  You’re tired but can’t sleep and then you are anxious – perimenopause fatigue is hard!  But, there are some perimenopause insomnia remedies to try.

Perimenopause insomnia remedies

Perimenopause and fatigue is hard.  Here are 4 things that have helped me:

1. Limiting naps.  I was never much of a nap taker but when I did take a nap, I would find it harder to fall asleep at night.  So, I only take a nap when I really need it and then I only lay down for 20 minutes.  That is enough time for me to rest without getting into a deep sleep that will eventually keep me up later on.
2. Exercise.  Even just walking 30 minutes a day helps but if you can get more exercise in, even better.  Exercise tires your body.
3. Meditation.  This one is always a hard one and I’ve talked about my struggles when I started meditating but, I have noticed the benefits to my demeanor, mood and overall outlook when I meditate.  It helps me to worry less – it really does.  You eventually realize some things are just out of your control.  Sigh!
4. Limit alcohol.  I know it may be hard to not have a glass of wine every night – especially after a long, hard day but if you limit the alcohol, you might just notice you’ll get to sleep quicker and stay asleep longer.  Perimenopause and insomnia are problematic and this may really help your sleep if you limit your alcohol intake.  Have a cup of soothing chamomile tea instead.

Best vitamins for Perimenopause

You need vitamins that are good for stress and the nervous system so a good multivitamin is a best first choice.  After that, you can try magnesium, Vitamins C and E, B complex and zinc.  Talk to your doctor to understand which is best for you but this at least gives you a list to take to your doctor and have that discussion.

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Perimenopause and fatigue are interrelated.  Know the signs so you can feel better today.

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