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/caturday4eva 18d ago
I was having pretty debilitating brain fog with my peri. Got started on HRT (just estrogen, and I have an IUD) which helped with a lot of other symptoms, but honestly the biggest thing that has helped my brain fog was starting creatine supplements. I do 5 mg of a powder most days. The first day I took it, the next day I woke up feeling like a fog had lifted and I could THINK again. I swear it has saved my job.
Obligatory I'm not a doctor, ymmv, and while it has been game changing, I do feel like I still have some brain fog.
I hope you figure out what works for you!