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Autistic Women in Menopause: Why Masking Breaks and How to Heal Your Nervous System
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Autistic Women in Menopause: Why Masking Breaks and How to Heal Your Nervous System
A letter to all the pretty ladies out there that need to hear this: The Research That Changed Everything Dear Pretty Lady, As an autistic woman in menopause, I need to share something that might be hard to read but will finally validate everything you’ve been experiencing. When masking becomes impossible and your nervous system feels completely dysregulated, you’re not […]
Alexithymia in Midlife Women: Reconnect With Your Body
She feels her heart racing during an argument. Her stomach is tight, her throat dry, her face flushed. But when her partner asks, “What’s wrong?” no words come. Just silence. This is what alexithymia feels like. It’s not the absence of emotion. It’s the absence of access. The body speaks, but the words to describe […]
Why Menopause Can Quiet Your Hunger and Fullness Cues
Imagine sitting down for dinner and realizing you’re not sure if you’re hungry. You eat a few bites, then wonder if you’re full. Sometimes you skip meals until you feel shaky. Other times, you eat past comfort because the “I’m full” signal never arrives. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Many women notice their […]
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