Truly Balanced: The Midlife Insider

Most people think doctors are experts on menopause. That’s a lie. Even physicians don’t have answers. You can’t sleep. You’re gaining weight. You forget things that used to be second nature. You don’t feel like yourself anymore. And they say you’re fine. You nod and say “okay.” You go back for help. They run the same labs. They give the same answer. And you start to think maybe it is in your head. But it’s not. I spoke with another doctor recently. Her own physician missed he

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