When Drinking Shifts From Treat to Routine For many women, alcohol can start to take on a more central role in midlife. There’s the laughter and release of sharing wine over dinner with friends. A way to blow off steam, celebrate the end of a hard week, loosen the reins of responsibility, and simply have […]
As a clinical psychologist, I’ve had many conversations with women who feel adrift during menopause. They’ll say things like, “I just don’t feel like myself anymore,” “I feel overwhelmed all the time,” or “I don’t know how to move forward.” Menopause, after all, isn’t just about changing hormones – it touches everything: our identity, self-worth, […]
Five things you need to know about depression and menopause
