I hear you! The past couple of years have been tough on me, hormonally. I’ve found that my top priority has to be my time with the Lord and that it has to be in the morning so that I start my day on solid ground. After that, exercise and watching what I eat help the most along with taking evening primrose oil and using natural progesterone cream. I also find protein in the morning to be a crucial ingredient in balancing my moods.
Caffeine can also exacerbate the problem. I used to be a die hard coffee drinker but I have switched from several large cups of coffee to several small cups of black tea a day and it has been a game changer. Also, I try not to have caffeine after 3 P.M. at the latest. None after 2 is better.
All of these things together have made a huge difference for me. I also want to add that I try to focus on having a thankful and content heart and on keeping “the law of kindness” on my tongue (from Proverbs 31). I fail constantly but I try to keep the goals in mind. Counting my blessings helps tremendously.
For some reason, I thought you were much younger than me! I guess because your kids are quite a bit younger than mine. I certainly don’t feel old enough to be dealing with this! Lol! It is very hard some days. Try to be gentle on yourself and give yourself lots of grace. Try to take time for yourself when you can-a walk or a long soak in the tub can work wonders! Especially long soaks in the tub with Epsom salts! The magnesium from the salts really helps to relax tense muscles.
You will be in my prayers! Please keep me in yours! 🙂
