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Perimenopause, Menopause, Boundaries Lisa Catallo Perimenopause, Menopause, Boundaries Lisa Catallo

Is It Perimenopause, or Am I Just Done People-Pleasing?

For many of the women I work with, people-pleasing started long before perimenopause. It often begins in childhood as a way to stay connected, keep the peace or feel safe, and it works for a long time. Being the one who says yes and notices what everyone else needs can become such a big part of who you are that it's hard to tell where the role ends and you begin.

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Menopause, Trauma Lisa Catallo Menopause, Trauma Lisa Catallo

When the Rage Shows up: What Perimenopause Anger is Really Telling You

If you have started searching things like "perimenopause rage" or "why am I so angry," you are far from alone. Research suggests irritability is the primary mood complaint for up to 70% of women in perimenopause. About 4 in 10 women experience mood symptoms during the transition that are similar to what they may have felt premenstrually, except the timing is unpredictable and the intensity is often greater.

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