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Without understanding these patterns, individuals may be mislabeled as “difficult,” “sensitive,” or “unmotivated”—when in reality, their nervous system is trying to protect them.

Author: Kiara-Breia Hicks-Lyles CRNP, PMHNP-BC Introduction Perimenopause is a natural but often misunderstood phase in a woman’s life. While most expect hot flashes or irregular cycles, many are surprised when emotional and psychological symptoms surface as well. Mood swings, anxiety, irritability, and even depressive symptoms can appear long before menopause itself.This blog offers clarity on what’s happening in the body, why mental health can shift during perimenopause, an

Anxiety isn’t a personal failure, weakness, or lack of willpower. It’s a physiological response that can be understood and managed with the right tools.