Am I really too young? I’m 39.
Either I’m losing my mind (no history of mental health issues) or it’s perimenopause.
Body runs very hot (always been cold right down to my bones).
Exhausted, not linked to how much I have or haven’t slept.
Needing afternoon naps (needing as in I’ll face plant my desk if I don’t have one when I feel I need to) - again not linked to how much sleep I’ve had.
Bouts of insomnia
Weight and bloat heavily focused around my stomach, difficulty in shifting it (despite good diet and plenty of exercise, no processed food etc).
Feelings of rage now starting to appear over ridiculous things - I don’t let them out, but I’m biting my tongue so hard I think I’ll bite through it. I’ve never had a bad temper, and always been softly spoken and laid back.
Feel like I’m wading through treacle.
Memory is terrible - previously had a fantastic memory.
Nothing has changed in my life to explain any of the above and no underlying health issues. I have a great life, plenty to be grateful for (and I am) which makes the above make even less sense.
I am convinced it is perimenopause but keep being told I’m too young. Any words of wisdom?