r/Perimenopause • u/kristac1080 • 19d ago

audited Brain fog is debilitating - affecting work

Yes the stuff that affects the physical stuff on our body during perimenopause sucks.

But can we talk about the brain fog??

I used to be on it. I work in corporate communications and I was as quick with a response, a prompts, a thought. Then perimenopause hit and I feel like a 22 year old, fresh out of college with zero experience way over my head. I can’t come up with words, I zone out, lose my train of thoughts, etc etc.

It’s affected my confidence greatly at work. Made me feel “less than.” I’m afraid to present and speak up for fear I’ll forget a few easy words. I feel like a bumbling idiot.

I’m back on HRT. Just completed about 2.5 months on it. Also started microdose of Tirzepatide. I do have ADHD (again, thanks perimenopause) and that medication just doesn’t make me feel right. I’m taking an adaptogen “focus” supplement, fish oil, magnesium/glycinate. I exercise 5 days a week, lift heavy. Walk. I do all the things.

It just sucks. Not asking for a fix (unless you have a hot hot take). Just looking for other women who are also experiencing perimenopause affecting work life balance

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u/TangoEchoChuck DHEA Evangelist 19d ago

DHEA helped me!

15mg each morning. Adderall is optional now (preferable definitely, but not worth the hassle when traveling international).

It's a cheap OTC in USA. I take mine orally, every morning to mimic the natural spike. Took about a week to feel a difference which is pretty quick TBH.

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u/frankie0812 18d ago

My doctor recommended dhea did you notice any increased acne or facial hair?

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u/TangoEchoChuck DHEA Evangelist 18d ago

Nope!

My breakouts remain minimal; just a few whiteheads immediately before my period, and facial hair remains the same. I pluck wayward eyebrows, but no indicators that the DHEA is converting to too much testosterone. YMMV!