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From Peri-Rage to Meno-Rescue: Discovering Light at the End of the Tunnel

Hello lovelies, This week’s blog post is generously sprinkled with colourful language. So, if you’re not into that, skip ahead for the silver lining. Trust me. It’s worth it. The rest of you, buckle up. The cause of this is a number of things: the upside-downness of my hormones, yet another friend being told she is not perimenopausal despite her hormone levels showing otherwise, and the icing…

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The Imposter, The Inner Critic and The Chihuahua

Ugh! As if the raging hormones wreaking havoc with my body and mind weren’t enough, I’ve found myself grappling once again with my old friend, imposter syndrome.  Imposter syndrome is hard to deal with at any time, but when you are trying your very best to get through the day without crying over the most minor thing and the added pressure of that inner critic b*stard feeding off of that,…

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Reflect, Refresh, Reset: Findings from February

February whizzed by in its usual whirlwind fashion, didn’t it? It feels like just last week, we were waving goodbye to January, and now here we are, welcoming spring with open arms. As I sit down to reflect on the past month, I can’t help but feel like I’m scrambling to remember what exactly I did. My few scribbled notes have me wondering, “What the hell did I get up to in February?” But let’s…

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Hormonal Whiplash: An Unexpected Bump in the Road

Hello lovelies, I admit I struggled this week when it came to writing a post. I have a content plan, and I make notes all the time or start writing snippets, but this week, when it was time to put those notes and words all together, I found myself stumbling over them. And it’s not just the writing I’ve been struggling with. For a few weeks, my mood has been up and down like a yo-yo.  My mojo…

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Chasing Normal: My Perimenopause Journey Back to Myself

Hello lovelies, Given that it’s something I’ve spoken about many times, I thought it was about time I shared my own perimenopause journey so far in one post, so here it goes. I was minding my own business in my mid-thirties when perimenopause came and gatecrashed the party. No, it wasn’t early menopause, and I wasn’t too young, as the doctors insisted. But this isn’t just a tale of hormonal…

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Can Chaos Lead to Calm? My Surprising Start to 2024

Hello lovelies, I’m finally getting myself back into the swing of things with my blog posts after taking a much-needed extended break over the Christmas period. Well, I say break. I was still writing, but I wanted to shake things up a little bit, so I needed a little bit longer. After thinking about what I want to achieve in 2024, I didn’t throw myself in with reckless abandon on the 1st of…

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The Drama, The Villains and The Hope of the Happy Ever After - Why Love Island All Stars Had Us Hooked

After five glorious weeks, I’m sad to see Love Island All-Stars come to an end. There are no spoilers about last night’s final for those who haven’t seen it yet. I, for one, couldn’t possibly wait. As a die-hard Love Island fan, and in the words of Josh, I say that with my chest. I’ve tuned in from series one with Hannah & Jon all the way through until Love Island All-Stars. I was beginning to…

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Januarys Journey: Wins, Wellness and What’s Next

Hello Lovelies!, January is finally over! The days are getting longer, and spring is on its way. As promised, I’m bringing back the monthly check-ins. So, get yourself a cup of tea, find a comfortable spot, and let’s take a look back at the ups, downs, and everything in between. January Wins January brought a few victories, big and small. Firstly, I finally set up my blog website, which I…

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Introducing "This Is Still Me" - A New Chapter Unveiled

Hello lovelies! Guess what? I’ve finally taken the plunge and set up my very own website for This Is Still Me! For some time now, I’ve been toying with the idea of creating a dedicated space, an extension of my blog. I wanted my own cosy corner of the internet where I could share the things I am passionate about and the things I am learning. After a few weeks of playing around, I think I’ve…

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Reality Check: New Year, Same Me

Hello lovelies, Before I return to my usual posts, I decided it wouldn’t be a January post if I didn’t start the year with some self-reflection. 2023 certainly wasn’t my worst year, but it wasn’t exactly my best. On the plus side, I learned A LOT about myself, mainly through my fortnightly therapy sessions, and this has had an ongoing positive impact. Still, the year wasn’t without its…

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7 Valuable Life Lessons Learned Alongside 7 Years of Blogging

Happy New Year, everyone! I hope you all enjoyed the festive break and are ready for whatever 2024 has in store for us. Oh, and guess what? This Is Still Me just turned 7 today! Can you believe it? To mark this exciting milestone, I thought I’d share 7 valuable life lessons I’ve picked up in these seven years. People are too busy worrying about themselves When I first started out, I was…

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Tis' the Season for a Breather

As we’re getting closer to the holidays, I’m not just looking back on the past year; I’m also feeling the need to take a bit of a breather. It’s time to recharge, reflect, and soak up all the festive fun with my loved ones. This year’s been a rollercoaster—both personally and professionally. Dealing with the ups and downs of business and starting the perimenopause journey really threw some…

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Mood Swings and Mistletoe - Christmas, Counselling and Coping Strategies

After vowing to take baby steps last week, I started my week well. I went for a morning walk and spent the day working in the sanctuary. I ended the day in a good mood and was feeling motivated. I wondered if it was my cycle, the small changes I have made or a combination of the two. All I knew was I wanted to feel like this again tomorrow, so I would do the same. When Thursday came around, I…

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Grand Schemes vs Actual Scenes

I am writing this after having about 3 hours of sleep. I feel like a zombie! So, I hope this all makes sense. I’ve been feeling my usual mixed emotions over the last few weeks. I’ve felt hurt, making me want to retreat, which was fortunate as that’s what I had planned anyway. I’ve felt sad and, of course, felt angry because that seems to be my default setting. I knew that those feelings were…

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From Hot Flashes to Cold Hard Truths: My Plan to Escape Midlife Madness

Something happened recently that has never happened to me in my 42 years. I completely forgot about an appointment. It was Monday morning and my last “day off.” I woke up at 9am after an unusually good sleep and was having a cup of tea, catching up on TOWIE. I picked up my phone and saw that I had a lash appointment booked for 9:30. It was 9:27 I completely freaked out. I knew I had a lash…

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Overwhelmed, Under-chilled - Oops, I Did It Again!

Ugh. Here we are again. I feel like I’m constantly ricocheting through the same cycle of emotions. Just a few weeks back, I was looking forward to a weekend trip to stay at my friend’s Hereford. Those weekends are always a breather—a mix of relaxation, laughter, good food, and drinks. But when I got home on the Sunday, that familiar feeling of overwhelm engulfed me. No one was home, and the…

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Have I Found a Surprisingly Simple Way to Get a Second Chance in Midlife?

I thought I would take some time to fill you in on my HRT journey, seeing as I have dragged you all through the misery of getting it with me! It’s been six weeks since I started using Oestrogel and I have now been on two rounds of Utrogestan (progesterone tablets), which I take before bed from the 15th through to the 26th of the month. I have definitely noticed an improvement. I still get the…