Perimenopause doesn’t happen overnight, it’s a gradual shift that can begin as early as your late 30s or 40s, even while your period is still regular. These changes happen because estrogen and progesterone start to fluctuate, sometimes dramatically, long before menopause officially begins.
What makes it tricky is that many of the early signs don’t look like “hormone changes.” You might think it’s just stress, aging, or burnout but your body is actually sending signals that it’s recalibrating. The good news? Once you recognize the symptoms, you can support your body through them naturally with nutrition, rest, and daily rituals that bring your hormones back into balance.
- Sudden bursts of anxiety or low mood for "no reason"
- Waking up around 3 AM - wide awake and restless feeling wired but tired all day
- Hair thinning or shedding
- Belly weight that doesn't budge
- Energy crashes after meals
- Feeling puffy or inflamed
- Skin that suddenly feels dry, dull, or breakout-prone
- Foggy memory or forgetting the word you need to say
- Mood dips before your cycle even starts
- Joint stiffness when you wake up
- Tingling in your hands and feet
If any of these sound familiar, you’re not alone, and you’re not “losing it.” These symptoms are your hormones speaking up, asking for more nourishment, steadier blood sugar, and a bit more compassion for yourself.
Perimenopause is not a problem to fix, it’s a transition to support. By focusing on nutrient-dense foods, plant-based proteins, and healthy fats (like the cacao, flax, and seeds found in Neeshi’s daily blends), you can help smooth the hormonal rollercoaster and feel more balanced every day.
Your body is wiser than you think. It just needs the right fuel to thrive in this new chapter.
What symptoms took you by surprise? Comment here: https://www.instagram.com/p/DQ9bys0kTBy/