I spoke to a friend when I was driving home. She had gone to the grocery store. But forgot what she went to buy. Her mind went blank. She said “I feel like I’m losing my mind”. She laughed, but she was nervous. Because it wasn’t the first time. Then she said, “This keeps happening, Tamara. I walk into rooms and can’t remember why I’m there. I forget people’s names. I’m scared something’s wrong.” Over the next two weeks, I had different versions of that same conversation with

Over the last few weeks, I’ve had the same conversation over and over. Different cities. Different women. Different stages of life. But the same story. “I’m gaining weight, and I haven’t changed anything.” “My doctor says I’m fine… but I don’t feel fine.” “I wake up sweating in the middle of the night.” “My brain is foggy.” “I’m exhausted.” Listen. This isn’t medical advice. But I need to say this: You’re not too young. You’re not imagining it. And your doctor may not even un