Why You Don't Feel Like Yourself Anymore...

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  How do your symptoms feel mostly?

  • A.
    Intense, unpredictable and out of control
  • B.
    Exhausting
  • C.
    Confusing
• 2.
  What's your relationship to rest or slowing down?

  • A.
    Rest makes me feel lost
  • B.
    I'm too wired and can't switch off
  • C.
    I crave rest but feel guilty when I try
• 3.
  What feels hardest to handle right now?

  • A.
    Feeling invisible, unappreciated, emotionally numb
  • B.
    Unsure who I am anymore
  • C.
    Mood swings or unexpected outbursts
• 4.
  How would your partner or closest friend describe your current energy?

  • A.
    Frazzled or irritable - often "on edge"
  • B.
    Like I'm pulling away or questioning everything
  • C.
    Worn out or quietly struggling
• 5.
  When it comes to your hormones, your gut feeling is...

  • A.
    There's something deeper going on
  • B.
    I'm in a stress loop that's messing everything up
  • C.
    I've just had enough - my body needs nurturing
• 6.
  What do you most wish someone would say to you right now?

  • A.
    "You've done enough. Let me take care of you."
  • B.
    "You're safe now. You can slow down."
  • C.
    "It's ok to change. You're still worthy."
• 7.
  How do you usually respond to changes in your energy, mood, or body?

  • A.
    I keep going, even if I’m exhausted
  • B.
    I feel like my needs don’t really matter
  • C.
    I withdraw, sensing something deeper is changing
• 8.
  What kind of support feels most out of reach for you right now?

  • A.
    Guidance / space to explore who I am now
  • B.
    Help switching off or managing stress
  • C.
    Consistency - emotional, physical, spiritual
• 9.
  When you think about this phase of life, what words come to mind?

  • A.
    Tired, invisible, stretched thin
  • B.
    Transformative, confusing, necessary
  • C.
    Overwhelming, intense, non-stop

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  The Overloaded Nervous System

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  Right now, your system is running on overdrive. You might be snappy, restless, forgetful or tightly wound - even if you’re exhausted. Your symptoms aren't just hormonal; they’re a message from your nervous system: “I’m not safe. I need help.”Perimenopause often stirs up stress that's been simmering under the surface for years - the kind that comes from caring for others constantly, overcommitting or never having enough space to land in your own body. If you’re used to perfectionism, people-pleasing or hyper-independence, this phase can feel like an unraveling.But the truth is: that unraveling might be the beginning of your return to yourself.Your first step: Begin regulating, not fixing. Even 2 minutes of breath-focused stillness, a soft exhale, or placing your hand over your heart and whispering “It’s OK to rest now” can start shifting the pattern.
• 2.
  The Under-Nourished Self

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  You’ve been holding everything together for so long, you didn’t even notice you were running on empty. If you feel numb, heavy, or like your spark is gone - that’s your body asking not for more productivity, but for replenishment.Your symptoms may be hormonal, but they’re also deeply emotional: depletion, disconnection and the quiet grief of not having your own needs met for years. This isn't just fatigue. It's your whole being whispering: "I'm ready to be cared for, too."Your first step: Try one act of self-tending today. Not self-care to be “better,” but something that says “I matter.” A nap without guilt. A nourishing meal. Saying no. Drinking tea in silence. Let it count.
• 3.
  The Identity Shifter

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  This isn't just about symptoms, it's about who you are becoming. Perimenopause and midlife often bring a quiet crumbling of what used to define you: roles, relationships, energy levels, even your sense of purpose. That shift can feel disorienting and deeply lonely.Your struggle isn’t weakness, it’s a signal you’re in transition. You’re not broken. You’re between stories.Your first step: Create space for curiosity. Light a candle, write down the version of you you’re letting go of and thank her. Then ask, “What does the woman I’m becoming need?” Let the answers come gently.