Menopausal Madness for Beginners

20/04/2026

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03/03/2026

Sailing Through Menopause?!?

Have no doubt, menopause is a voyage. The key for all of us women; to arrive safely at our destination with minimal trauma along the journey.

A recent poll commissioned by the Royal College of Psychiatrists to over 20,000 psychiatrists found that only 28% of women were aware of the more complex mental health illnesses associated with menopause, compared to 93% who could cite hot flushes and low s*x drive.

For some women, already experiencing mental health issues such as bi-polar, and who experienced postnatal depression or had premenstrual mood symptoms were found to be at a higher risk of depression during menopause.

The findings also outlined that perimenopausal women are 30% more likely to develop clinical depression. Hormonal and physical changes associated with menopause may lead to a relapse or trigger the development of eating disorders. Su***de rates are also higher among women of menopausal age. (Guardian report, 2/3/2026, Royal College of Psychiatrists poll)

It got me thinking about all the times I have heard the saying ‘I sailed through menopause’ or ‘my mum sailed through the menopause’.

That is wonderful, truly, if that was your experience, but for many it’s just not!

The reality is the menopausal journey is as unique as the woman experiencing it. With over a 100 symptoms, life pressures and expectations, no wonder it can feel more like a super tanker labouring through stormy seas, as opposed to a yacht leisurely floating the azure coast of the Mediterranean!

A reminder that some of us are:

- sailing on calmer waters
- sailing through storms
- sailing for sunnier climates
- sailing head on into the hurricane
- launching from prettier ports
- launching a half blown up dingy from the beach

our boat might be:

- well equipped with a willing and competent crew and an up-to-date satnav

- a rowing boat that must cross the Atlantic solo whilst being harassed by pirates

Hormones during this phase of life are like the weather, unpredictable and liable to change on a sixpence.

From a bright sunny morning to a thunderclap in seconds, menopause has to be navigated with a firm hand on the wheel, with the sails set to give you the best possible chance the weather the storm!

What port are you leaving from and what boat are you in? Comment below👎

Get yourselves sea worthy! Grab a copy of the self help guide – Menopausal Madness for Beginners on amazon. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GF3F2XLG

Join the group ‘You’re not Losing the Plot’ . https://www.facebook.com/groups/4195382570790641/

03/03/2026

03/03/2026

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02/03/2026

The importance of emotional well-being during perimenopause!

'Royal College of Psychiatrists says impact on mental health often overlooked and calls for improvements in care'

Royal College of Psychiatrists says impact on mental health often overlooked and calls for improvements in care

02/03/2026

Estrogen decline.

If you’ve ever thought, “What the hell is happening to me?” — you’re not alone.

And you’re not broken.

📘Grab the self-help guide – Menopausal Madness for Beginners. It’s a straight-talking guide, has tips, trackers and tools to help navigate the emotional whirwind 😊 https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0GF3F2XLG

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02/03/2026

Not bragging but, I actually remembered what I went upstairs for this morning👌and my earings fit!

28/02/2026

We have had fun creating designs about the havoc of hormones with honesty, humour, and the occasional internal scream…
Menopausal Madness for Beginners now has MERCH.

This isn’t “live laugh love”.

This is hot flushes, brain fog, rage snacks, and occasionally going feral!
Inside the shop, you’ll find:

• Tees for calm days and feral ones
• Mugs that say what you’re thinking before caffeine
• Phone Covers that don't need an explanation
• Designs inspired by the book and the very real chaos of midlife hormones

No fixing.
No pretending.
No beige empowerment.

Just menopause, as it is
Use the code (Meno Monster) for 10% off

🛒 Shop now: https://menopausal-madness-for-beginners.myshopify.com/

📘 New here? Start with the book: Menopausal Madness for Beginners, available on Amazon, paperback and Kindle.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0GF3F2XLG

Or join the group Menopausal Madness for Beginners - You're not losing the plot.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/4195382570790641/

Welcome

You’re among friends.

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28/02/2026

Reminder... go easy today! 😘🫶🧘‍♀️x

27/02/2026

More than hot flushes!

27/02/2026

' Some days I glow. Some days I sweat and swear. Both count'

26/02/2026

Menopausal Madness for Beginners is a straight-talking, no-nonsense guide for women who want real explanations, genuine reassurance, and practical help — without being patronised or sugar-coated.

Written by a therapist who has lived through menopause herself, this book blends lived experience, psychological insight, and dark humour to help you understand what’s happening to your body and mind, and how to cope when it all feels overwhelming.

Inside you’ll find:
Clear explanations of perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause
Why anxiety, mood swings, rage, and brain fog are so common
Practical tools to manage symptoms and calm your nervous system
Honest guidance on HRT, non-hormonal, and natural options
Support for identity shifts, confidence, relationships, and self-trust
Permission to stop coping, start prioritising yourself, and say “f**k it” when needed

This isn’t about pretending menopause is magical.

It’s about understanding it, surviving it, and coming out the other side with more clarity, confidence, and self-compassion.

If you’ve ever thought, “What the hell is happening to me?” — you’re not alone.

And you’re not broken.

📘Grab the self-help guide – Menopausal Madness for Beginners. It’s a straight-talking guide, has tips, trackers and tools to help navigate the emotional whirwind 😊 https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0GF3F2XLG

Or join the group Menopausal Madness for Beginners - You're not losing the plot.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/4195382570790641

Follow our page for more information
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61585998027055

🛒 Shop nowfor fun : https://menopausal-madness-for-beginners.myshopify.com

Welcome

You’re among friends.

join us, your welcome here.
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