we really can't overstate the degree to which period havers are gaslit about mental health throughout their lives and especially through perimenopause and menopause. this shows up socially, in relationships, and in the workplace. navigating menopause without holistic health guidance (i.e. most of us) causes us to experience hormonal changes as unrelated personal defects. so often this feels like we are failing, it's debilitating and insidious
https://www.additudemag.com/menopause-hormones-adhd-women-research/