Did you know the menopause falls within the bounds of the Disability Act? Yep, and when taken to tribunal, guess who wins? Yep, women!!

I totally understand, Sleep deprivation is in fact one of my biggest problems which leads to many more difficulties, especially in the work place. It affects my memory more as well. I do find that a cup of Yogi organic bedtime tea helps as does lavender balm rubbed into my temples, a lovely lavender filled eye mask (I have one from Liberty’s but also the treatment rooms in Brighton do a super silk one) and ear plugs help enormously as well……… as does kicking my husband out of bed when he stores !!!! And when its really bad I take some natural Valerian plus tablets or Lemon Balm tables which helps with the anxiety which I am getting on a regular basis now, which is most frustrating as I have never been an anxious women in the past. The Bach remedy nighttime spray is another good one and if I have had enough and its been too long without sleep I take a melatonin, that always does the trick. But I have to get those from a friend in the States. Still natural, but not sold in the UK. I have tried sleeping tablets from the Dr. however they make me too slow and unconnected the next day so I avoid them.
I do hope things improve, but yes what we need is more help in the workplace. x

Thank you Maria, you are right it is important not to fight it but to go with it, a good diet is key, as is exercise and also complimentary medicines really do help. I am a firm believer of taking 3 magnesium tablets every night before bed, we all need it in our bodies and it does aid sleep. Acupuncture does appear to work on many women but yes it can be a slow process.

Positive thinking, being kind to yourself and listening to your body and feeling what it needs is vital. x