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Having been in peri-menopause for 8 years now, it has definitely not been easy, but I feel like it is a very natural part of life.
I was on adrenal supplements for the first few years when the mood swings were really bad, and that helped a lot. I’ve not taken anything now for the last 5 years, and it’s not been too bad. Most problematic has been insomnia.
Mostly my approach has been to really concentrate on listening to the messages in any moods I have, and have found this to be a profoundly amazing time of life. Not easy, but each mood I look at reveals something very interesting about myself or others in my life, and can point me to things that I need to change.
Every illusion about myself or others I confront seems to set me a little more free.
[This comment was originally posted in this conversation. ~ Eds.]
What have you learned since menopause that surprised you?
Yes I get that you meant in the work place, not dating. But the original poster did use the example of Julia Roberts getting what she wants from a man by using her femininity. I don't see that as strong. As you know she was a hooker? This comparison 
I take red clover for the hot flashes and use the extra time I have since I don’t sleep as much to write a book.
Extract from Chasteberry Fruit (hormone balancing), 1 tbs. magnesium citrate & calcium citrate 1/2 before bed time (helps to fell a sleep), vitamin D3 and vitamin B12 are helping too.