{"id":26632,"date":"2023-10-18T15:07:23","date_gmt":"2023-10-18T19:07:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/briwebapp.net\/cfgxfm\/?p=26632"},"modified":"2023-10-18T16:07:43","modified_gmt":"2023-10-18T20:07:43","slug":"the-view-from-here-ladies-can-we-talk-about-the-m-word","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/briwebapp.net\/cfgxfm\/blogs\/afternoons\/2023\/10\/the-view-from-here-ladies-can-we-talk-about-the-m-word\/","title":{"rendered":"The View From Here – Ladies, Can We Talk About The M Word?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Yep.\u00a0 I’m talking about Menopause.<\/p>\n

Did you know that today is World Menopause Day?\u00a0\u00a0World Menopause Day is held each year on 18 October to raise awareness, break the stigma and share support available for improving health and wellbeing for those experiencing menopause.<\/p>\n

I don’t know about you, but as I get closer to reaching that stage in life, I’ve been looking for answers.\u00a0 An explanation.\u00a0 A guide.\u00a0 Help in understanding this transition in life.<\/p>\n

I’m pretty sure I’m in the perimenopause stage.\u00a0 I’ve experienced a number of symptoms – I’ve had hot flashes\/ night sweats\/ emotions all over the place\/ and the most surprising – anxiety.\u00a0 Especially when I’m driving.\u00a0 I used to love driving.\u00a0 Not anymore.<\/p>\n

I’m glad there is so much information available now.\u00a0 At least for us to search out.\u00a0 By the sounds of, we still have a long way to go in getting help.\u00a0 So for now we need to talk about it and help each other through it.<\/p>\n

There have been days I have not even recognized myself.\u00a0 I have felt lost.\u00a0 I’ve had no problems gaining extra weight.\u00a0 \u00a0The general feeling of ‘I don’t know what’s happening to me’ is a bit much some days.<\/p>\n

Maybe ladies, we need to look at this stage in life differently.\u00a0 \u00a0Maybe, instead of being afraid to even discuss it, we need to celebrate.\u00a0 Did you know menopause parties are becoming a thing?<\/p>\n

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Turning something negative into a positive thing.\u00a0 From The Huffington Post –<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\u201cAs more and more people are feeling comfortable talking about being in menopause, they can shed some of the stigma and shame around aging and being in menopause, [and instead] they just take the opportunity to celebrate it,\u201d\u00a0<\/a><\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n
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What is a menopause party?\u00a0 According to one psychotherapist, there are two types of parties.\u00a0 There’s a let’s have fun and celebrate and make a bit of light of this” and maybe there’s party foods, cupcakes, fun games and celebration.\u00a0 There’s another side where people might need to come together for support and information and to share ideas on how to manage it.\u00a0 Like an educational party I guess.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Bottom line, I think it’s helpful to discuss all of it.\u00a0 Reach out for help if you’re going through it.\u00a0 Ask questions.\u00a0 Maybe you need to be the one to throw the party or hold a group class.<\/div>\n
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It’s incredibly helpful to know you aren’t alone in it.\u00a0 Feeling a connection to others experiencing the same thing so we don’t feel so alone in the struggle.<\/div>\n
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Would you ever consider a menopause party\/ celebration?\u00a0 Do you feel comfortable talking about it?\u00a0 Have you been through it?\u00a0 What words of advice can you offer to others about to go through this life transition?<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Reach out anytime – email me here\u00a0\u00a0cbuchanan@blackburnmedia.ca<\/a><\/div>\n
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