Also known as perimenopause.
The long and confusing transition between who you were and whatever this is.
Also known as brain fog.
A mental state where your brain opens 47 tabs, forgets why and wanders off to something completely unrelated.
The art of making "I'm fine" look good.
Also known as rage.
Anger that arrives with no origin story, no evidence, and no apologies.
Waking up suddenly at 2:18am for absolutely no reason.
The phase of life where hormones resign and your body starts running experiments.
A single, highly motivated strand that appears overnight and refuses feedback.
Also known as heightened smell sensitivity.
Suddenly being able to smell everything... whether you want to or not.
Also known as mood swings.
When you're fine, then not fine, then fine again...all before breakfast
A reduced ability to tolerate repetitive or unnecessary noises.
Being sweaty without warning, effort or explanation.
A reliable garment worn to survive unpredictable body temperatures and unpredictable moods.
Waking up unsure which mood will arrive first.
When you're fine, then not fine, then fine again — all before breakfast
Also known as loss of libido.
She didn't leave a note. She just left..
Also known as irregular periods.
When your period leaves without notice and you spend 3 months wondering if it's coming back.
Also known as memory loss.
Walking into a room with full confidence and absolutely no idea why.
Also known as night sweats.
Waking up like you personally fought someone in your sleep. And lost.
Also known as anxiety.
The group of uninvited thoughts that meet in your head at 3am without your permission.
Also known as temperature dysregulation.
When everyone else is cold and you are personally on fire
New words added as symptoms appear.