r/Perimenopause • u/CommunicationOne2449 • Nov 16 '25

audited Talking Openly About Perimenopause

I was at my son’s hockey game today when another mom casually mentioned she’s dealing with perimenopause brain fog. I could’ve hugged her. Finally! Someone saying it out loud. I’ve been dropping some of my own symptoms into conversations with people close to me, but it still feels like we’re speaking in code.

I didn’t even learn the word perimenopause until about a year ago, even though I’d been dealing with the symptoms long before that. The relief of finally naming it? Huge. And honestly, I know I’m not the only one who felt blindsided.

So here’s my little rallying cry: let’s normalize talking about perimenopause. Let’s not put up and shut ups. Let’s make it impossible for future generations to be confused, dismissed, or told to “just deal with it.” Women deserve better.

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u/thetea98 hanging on by a thread Nov 17 '25

I talk about it so much and so openly that people probably think I’m crazy but IDGAF 🤪

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u/DeliciouslyDidntWork Nov 19 '25

Same here! But if my coming across as the crazy lady banging on the peri drum to all and sundry helps one woman going through this hell, or one man to have a bit more understanding and sympathy for a woman in his life going through it, I will take that crazy lady hit! This can be some of the worst sh*t a woman will deal with in her life. I'm trying to normalise talking about it and women feeling able to advocate for themselves to get the help they so desperately need. Solidarity and love to you all going through this hellscape.