Going through menopause hasn't been as bad as I thought it would be, but it hasn't been easy either. From having hot flashes in the middle of meetings to breaking down in tears over nothing important, it's been a little crazy. How have you gotten through when you don't have many people to talk to about it?

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I’ve found a number of women at work who totally get what’s happening. We support each other. I’m also seeing some others gaining better awareness. Honestly we should talk more about it to each other. When I was in my mid-twenties I had no idea that my boss was going through menopause. I wish I could have better supported her.

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You will find support in the Menopause Bowl

https://joinfishbowl.com/bowl_isn51vjoyk

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Thank you!

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Not easy for sure. HRT helped me a lot, but I didn't have anyone I could talk to about it at work at the time. Our company has services through EAP which is amazing for women going through menopause who may need advice or even just someone to talk to.

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It’s hard! I’m in perimenopause after a partial hysterectomy and some days I’m so surprised by how my body responds to situations. Like minimal activity I’m all of a sudden blanketed in sweat. Or the weight spread no body talks about and how eating in a deficit is suppose to help. Fun fact it doesn’t. Estroven has been a huge saving grace. And honestly just finding new ways to appreciate what my body can do. It is strong and it doesn’t change who I am as a woman or person to have these life changes.

Aww. I get the eye brow bald spots. We deal with so much yet so little out there to help us navigate.

HRT helps me some, but this past year has been rough. I’ve definitely slowed down as sleep disruption, associated lack of energy, and an apathetic attitude have affected me.
I just signed up with an exec leadership group where I hope to find some support. Not gonna get that among my male colleagues or younger employees

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