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We’re pretty familiar with the term ‘masking’ these days- the self conscious effort put into being perceived as competent within a space you feel deeply uncomfortable. It has its place! In a way it keeps you putting one foot ahead of the other instead of throwing in the towel. But everyone deserves a place to safely lower the mask, to acknowledge the bits outside the highlights reel. To have your experience validated and acknowledged as common can help you realise it’s ‘not just me’. Quick note- safely removing mask requires safe people to hold it for you.
Masking takes so much energy. Keeping it together, making yourself small enough to not be a burden, perfect enough to not fail, or big enough to not be overlooked. Sometimes you find the people with whom you can bring the mask down and be properly visible. If you’re going visible, why not go for fascinator dinner? 💙
Masking takes so much energy. Keeping it together, making yourself small enough to not be a burden, perfect enough to not fail, or big enough to not be overlooked. Sometimes you find the people with whom you can bring the mask down and drop the performance. The opposite of being invisible… is a fascinator dinner. 💙
Just a thought.
Who, me? Hit me with that dopamine that validates my existence and intelligence.
Who, me? Hit me with that dopamine that validates my existence and intelligence.
Loooove expectations. Sometimes these expectations are set explicitly and sometimes set by social norms or stories we absorb unknowingly. Regardless of the setting, the chasm between that and our reality is a breeding ground for shame, guilt and horrible self beliefs. Im not saying lower or abandon expectations, perhaps just ask- whose are these? And how much is out of my control?
Just a thought.
You’re not too young, you’re not imagining it. “It’s probably just stress” is not a complete answer. Despite what google searches, most medical professionals and social stories tell us, perimenopause can begin in you
You’re not too young, you’re not imagining it. “It’s probably just stress” is not a complete answer. Despite what google searches, most medical professionals and social stories tell us, perimenopause can begin in your thirties. And for many women, first signs have nothing to do with their cycles. Mood,sleep, brain fog, feeling unlike yourself. These things can have a huge impact on your wellbeing, could be connected and deserve to be taken seriously. Swipe through for what I wish I knew earlier- including PMDD and ADHD connections that often get missed entirely. Don’t suffer in your jocks in silence!!!
Those moments of praise that come while you’re hanging by a thread. Reinforcing the sacrifice and ‘always on-ness’ required to be the perfect mum. Ps- what memo or masterclass in icing and cake decorating did I miss when I became
Those moments of praise that come while you’re hanging by a thread. Reinforcing the sacrifice and ‘always on-ness’ required to be the perfect mum. Ps- what memo or masterclass in icing and cake decorating did I miss when I became a mum?!?
PME blew my mind! Not so fun fact: PMDD has had far more research and was recognised as an official diagnosis in 2013. PME on the other hand, is still primarily explored in research settings and has not yet been included in the DSM. PME and PMDD a
PME blew my mind! Not so fun fact: PMDD has had far more research and was recognised as an official diagnosis in 2013. PME on the other hand, is still primarily explored in research settings and has not yet been included in the DSM. PME and PMDD are both considered 'core premenstrual disorders' Cycle tracking is hugely important with PME to gain a clear understanding of your symptoms and how they change throughout your cycle.
There’s a MASSIVE medical blind spot affecting women with ADHD and almost nobody’s talking about it. Just as the pregnancy, postpartum hormonal storm subsides, here comes the next crashing wave. Here’s some things I’ve learnt over the last few months: • women/ people with menstrual cycles who also have ADHD are likely to experience perimenopause symptoms up to ten years earlier than those who don’t have ADHD. Ten years!!! • symptoms of perimenopause can occur with a regular cycle • it’s really hard to find help and can feel like a total medical blind spot. There’s a real feminine rage to be had here!
We’re pretty familiar with the term ‘masking’ these days- the self conscious effort put into being perceived as competent within a space you feel deeply uncomfortable. It has its place! In a way it keeps you putting one foot ahead
Masking takes so much energy. Keeping it together, making yourself small enough to not be a burden, perfect enough to not fail, or big enough to not be overlooked. Sometimes you find the people with whom you can bring the mask down and be properly
Masking takes so much energy. Keeping it together, making yourself small enough to not be a burden, perfect enough to not fail, or big enough to not be overlooked. Sometimes you find the people with whom you can bring the mask down and drop the per
Just a thought.
Who, me? Hit me with that dopamine that validates my existence and intelligence.
Who, me? Hit me with that dopamine that validates my existence and intelligence.
Loooove expectations. Sometimes these expectations are set explicitly and sometimes set by social norms or stories we absorb unknowingly. Regardless of the setting, the chasm between that and our reality is a breeding ground for shame, guilt and ho
Just a thought.
You’re not too young, you’re not imagining it. “It’s probably just stress” is not a complete answer. Despite what google searches, most medical professionals and social stories tell us, perimenopause can begin in you Those moments of praise that come while you’re hanging by a thread. Reinforcing the sacrifice and ‘always on-ness’ required to be the perfect mum. Ps- what memo or masterclass in icing and cake decorating did I miss when I became PME blew my mind! Not so fun fact: PMDD has had far more research and was recognised as an official diagnosis in 2013. PME on the other hand, is still primarily explored in research settings and has not yet been included in the DSM. PME and PMDD a
There’s a MASSIVE medical blind spot affecting women with ADHD and almost nobody’s talking about it. Just as the pregnancy, postpartum hormonal storm subsides, here comes the next crashing wave. Here’s some things I’ve lea

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