Bonnie Williamson Balance and Bliss in Perimenopause

12/11/2025

It’s exhausting to always be on alert …waiting for the next wave of anxiety.

You try to carry on as normal, but your body’s already on edge before the day even begins.
Your mind scans for danger that isn’t really there, and even small things can suddenly feel overwhelming.

That constant state of alertness isn’t weakness — it’s your nervous system trying to protect you.
But when the stress response gets stuck in overdrive (which often happens during perimenopause), your body forgets how to stand down and feel safe again.

The good news?
You can teach your body to calm — gently, and without forcing it.

My Perimenopause Anxiety Toolkit gives you simple, practical ways to:
🌸Reset your nervous system when anxiety spikes
🌸Understand what’s happening in your body (and why it’s not your fault)
🌸Rebuild a sense of calm and control you can trust

You don’t have to keep pushing through alone.
Start finding your calm again here 👇
👉 https://sales.chestnuthypnotherapy.com/peri-anxiety-toolkit/

11/11/2025

“What if people think I’m failing?”

It’s a quiet fear that sits beneath so much anxiety.

You hold yourself together, put on a brave face, and try to please everyone - while replaying conversations and wondering if you said the wrong thing.

It’s exhausting, isn’t it?

Anxiety has a way of convincing you that you’re being judged - when really, your nervous system is just trying to keep you safe.

You don’t have to keep performing or proving your worth.

Here, you can exhale.

You get to feel accepted exactly as you are - no masks, no pressure, no perfection required.
If this resonates, my Perimenopause Anxiety Toolkit can help you understand why anxiety shows up this way and guide you back to calm, step by gentle step.

👉 https://sales.chestnuthypnotherapy.com/peri-anxiety-toolkit/

11/11/2025

“What if people think I’m failing?”

It’s a quiet fear that sits beneath so much anxiety.

You hold yourself together, put on a brave face, and try to please everyone - while replaying conversations and wondering if you said the wrong thing.

It’s exhausting, isn’t it?

Anxiety has a way of convincing you that you’re being judged - when really, your nervous system is just trying to keep you safe.

You don’t have to keep performing or proving your worth.
Here, you can exhale.

You get to feel accepted exactly as you are - no masks, no pressure, no perfection required.

If this resonates, my Perimenopause Anxiety Toolkit can help you understand why anxiety shows up this way and guide you back to calm, step by gentle step.

👉 https://sales.chestnuthypnotherapy.com/peri-anxiety-toolkit/

10/11/2025

Feeling anxious doesn’t mean you’re broken. 💗

If your thoughts spiral faster than you can calm them…
If you replay conversations wondering how you came across…
You’re not alone.

Anxiety during perimenopause can make you feel like you’re losing control — always waiting for the next wave to hit.

I’m Bonnie, a hypnotherapist specialising in midlife and perimenopause support.
I help women retrain their minds and bodies to find calm again —
✨ gently
✨ safely
✨ at their own pace.

Together we create small, steady shifts that rebuild clarity, confidence,
and a sense of ease you can actually trust.

If you’re ready to start feeling calmer, my Perimenopause Anxiety Toolkit is a great place to begin — full of quick, practical tools to help you settle your mind and body. 🌿

Find it here: https://sales.chestnuthypnotherapy.com/peri-anxiety-toolkit/. 🔗Link in bio

30/09/2025

Anxiety in perimenopause isn’t “just in your head.”

It’s your body, your hormones, and your nervous system working overtime ...often leaving you wired, tired, foggy, and overwhelmed. 💛

The good news? You don’t have to go through it alone, and you don’t have to “just cope.” With the right support, you can find calm, sleep better, and feel like yourself again.

That’s exactly what my website is here for - packed with tailored resources, tools, and support to help you steady your mind, soothe your body, and navigate this stage of life with more confidence and ease.

✨ Start here: https://perimenopausesupport.uk/perimenopause-support-hub

Because transforming the perimenopause anxiety experience is possible and it starts with one small step.

http://perimenopausesupport.uk

27/09/2025

😴✨ Tired but wired?

Your body’s exhausted, but your brain won’t switch off. Welcome to one of the most frustrating parts of perimenopause.

Why does this happen? And more importantly, how can you actually rest when sleep feels impossible?

I break it down in my latest blog, with practical tips and a fresh perspective that might just change how you see those 3 a.m. wake-ups.

Why your body feels exhausted but your brain won’t switch off

15/09/2025

Anyone else lying in bed at 2am with your mind racing, even though you're exhausted? 🙋‍♀️

That "tired but wired" feeling is so common in perimenopause, and it's absolutely maddening. Your cortisol patterns are shifting, your oestrogen is fluctuating, and your nervous system is trying to keep up.

What I see with my clients is this creates a perfect storm where food becomes the go-to stress reliever - especially in those evening hours when everything feels overwhelming.

The good news? There are practical ways to calm that wired feeling and break the stress-eating cycle.

I've put together a free toolkit with simple techniques that work specifically for perimenopausal anxiety. Grab it here: https://sales.chestnuthypnotherapy.com/peri-anxiety-toolkit/

12/09/2025

The 3pm crash… is it you, or your hormones? 🕒

If you’ve ever felt your brain begging for a nap mid-afternoon while your to-do list shouts, “keep going,” this if for you. Coffee helps for about 20 minutes… then the slump hits again.

Here’s the truth: that crash isn’t about willpower. It’s your nervous system and hormones being out of sync.

The good news? There are small ways to steal back an hour of usable energy... no caffeine required:

🌸 Pause before you push
🌸 Swap the scroll for a reset
🌸Protein + water = instant stability

Tiny shifts, but together they add up to more calm and focus in your day.

23/08/2025

“You should be able to cope.”

That was the voice in my head — on repeat — when everything started falling apart.

I was anxious, exhausted, teary for no reason.

I couldn’t concentrate. My patience disappeared overnight.
And every time I struggled, that inner critic piped up:

👉 “You’ve worked in mental health for years -you should know better.”
👉 “Other women manage, so why can’t you?”
👉 “Just get a grip. You’re being ridiculous.”

I didn’t realise it at the time, but I wasn’t “failing.”

I was in perimenopause.

It wasn’t a lack of coping skills - it was a nervous system under pressure, a brain flooded with hormonal shifts, and a body begging for support.

✨ What changed everything?
I stopped trying to cope and started healing.

Through nervous system work, hypnotherapy, and giving myself permission to feel what I was feeling… I finally came home to myself again.

💬 If that voice is telling you to just “cope,”

I want you to know:
You don’t have to white-knuckle your way through this.

You deserve real support, not just survival.

🧰 Start here: https://sales.chestnuthypnotherapy.com/peri-anxiety-toolkit/. 🔗Link in bio
💬 Or message me for a free consultation — no pressure, just space to talk.

23/08/2025

Perimenopause Partner Playbook: RED FLAG vs GREEN FLAG

🚩 “It’s just stress.” → ✅ “I believe you—how can I help?”
🚩 “Are you cold/hot again?” → ✅ “Want me to grab the fan/window/water?”
🚩 “Let me fix it.” → ✅ “Want ideas or just a listen?”

More green flags inside the blog—send this to the man who gets it.
👉 Read now:

How to support your partner going through perimenopause.

19/08/2025

🌸 Think you’re going mad… or could it be perimenopause? 🌸

You’re snapping at people for no reason.

You wake up at 3am with your heart racing.

Your brain feels like it’s full of cotton wool.

👉 And yet, your doctor says your periods are still coming, so it can’t be menopause… right?

Here’s the truth: it might be perimenopause.

And understanding what’s happening in your body is the first step to feeling calmer, clearer, and more like you again.

I’ve written a simple guide that explains:

✨ What perimenopause really is (and why most of us were never taught about it)
✨ The surprising symptoms no one talks about
✨ How to know if this stage of life might be affecting you

➡️ Read it here: https://perimenopausesupport.uk/what-is-perimenopause%3F

You don’t have to keep second-guessing yourself. The answers are here 💜.