Once she turned 50, Austin said she began to have trouble sleeping. According to the, sleep disorders affect 39 to 47% of perimenopausal women and 35 to 60% of postmenopausal women, mainly due to hot flashes, insomnia, and changes in mood. Austin decided to shift her bedtime routine so she could catch more Zzz’s.
“I decided to set a strict bedtime and would always go to bed at the same time,” she says. “Most nights of the week I would go to sleep at 10 p.m. and wake up at 6 a.m., so I was conscious of creating a good sleep pattern so my body could rest and recover.”Austin says it can be easy to feel isolated during your menopausal years, but so many women are having similar experiences, so you can find comfort in connection. “You’re not alone,” she says.
This content is imported from Instagram. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site.For Austin, the most important tip she has for getting through your menopausal years with grace is to stay optimistic. “When I, I felt my mood become grouchier, especially when I wouldn’t sleep well,” she says. “You have to choose to think positively and drive yourself to be optimistic through your mood swings.
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