What This Means

You’ve been holding it all together for a long time - maybe without even realising just how much.

Your nervous system is operating in survival mode: constantly alert, scanning for danger, rarely finding space to rest.

It’s not a flaw. It’s not failure.
It’s the body’s way of saying: “I can’t keep up this pace.”

You might be snappy, restless, forgetful or tightly wound - even if you’re exhausted. Your symptoms aren't just hormonal; they’re a message from your nervous system: “I’m not safe. I need help.”

Perimenopause often stirs up stress that's been simmering under the surface for years - the kind that comes from caring for others constantly, overcommitting or never having enough space to land in your own body. If you’re used to perfectionism, people-pleasing or hyper-independence, this phase can feel like an unraveling.

But the truth is: that unraveling might be the beginning of your return to yourself.

If you’ve felt overwhelmed by noise, emotion, people or your own thoughts - you’re not alone. Many struggling through perimenopause experience a rising sensitivity to everything and for those already carrying high stress, it can tip into burnout or shutdown.

This result is your invitation to do things differently. Not perfectly but more gently, more slowly, more in tune with you.