You’re not moody. You’re out of balance.

Let's clear this up: If you're in your 40s, and lately you feel more snappy, anxious, or teary than usual… It's probably not stress. It's probably chemistry. Estrogen, progesterone, and cortisol play a major role in emotional regulation—and when those three start dancing unpredictably in perimenopause? You feel it. Hard. In fact, when progesterone drops (which it does first), you lose your body's natural "calm-down" chemical. And when estrogen dips? Your brain loses its serotonin and dopamine support. So what shows up? 🔥 Mood swings 🔥 Short fuse 🔥 "What's wrong with me?" spirals 🔥 Guilt, shame, and apologizing for being "too much" What's helped me and my patients? Oddly specific things, like: Eating breakfast within 45 minutes of waking up - even if it's a small protein bar or smoothie A 3-minute break in the sun before afternoon sessions (no phone) Keeping peppermint oil in my bag to sniff when I wanted to scream in line at the grocery store Asking myself: "What's my body trying to say right now?"—instead of spiraling into self-blame You don't need a detox or a diagnosis. You need to know that your brain isn't failing. Your nervous system is just overloaded. 👉 Read my latest blog post here. Because you're not crazy. You're just in a different chapter. And there are ways to feel better—without burning your life down. With calm (even when it's tough), Dr. Amanda If you wish to stop receiving our emails or change your subscription options, please manage your subscription. 2401-A Waterman Blvd, Ste 4 #296, Fairfield, CA 94533, US