What self-care tips do you have for others?

Be kind to yourself - it's a long and rough ride, so please seek out your support networks, educate yourself on the issues and most of all be kind to yourself as it is such a huge change to yourself and your body.

- Mind, body and spirit is key to managing self. - Mind: occupying time with reading, meditation, yoga, exercise, walking, peace and quiet. - Body - exercise daily (30min), - Soul - finding the space to be more spiritual, which gives you hope, positive mindset and motivation

Rest as much as you can, it's normal to be up and down emotionally and you just need to be kind to yourself and put yourself first for once. And don't suffer in silence but seek help

Find out about the menopause and all it's symptoms - so that when strange things are happening to you - either emotionally or physically you are less scared because you are more informed

It will get better. Don't always settle for the first option, find what works for you. You don't have to suffer in silence

There are good books out there. I don't think doctors really understand it.

Spend some time to your self and say I did it.

Try to cat nap when you can.

Love yourself first! Self-pamper sessions 2-3 times a week & at least one full day to yourself!

Read The Secret book and the DARE book for anxiety. Keep pushing with your gp, do not give up! Meditation, exercise, yoga.

I walk every morning now, even if it’s just a 20 minute walk it helps me cope with the rest of the day.

Listen to your body, if it hurts stop doing whatever it is. Be sure to let others, family and friends know where you are and what’s going on for you

Even though you have insomnia but are tired and wired at the same time, don’t delay going to bed to make sure you are really tired as although you get to sleep you don’t get enough and wake feeling groggy from lack of enough sleep!! Don’t do stress - try and take time out to do something relaxing for yourself and plenty of deep breathing exercises helps. Read an article some years ago from a gynaecologist who said “plenty of sex/masturbation to keep your vagina healthy and that women should take as much care moisturising this area as their faces!” Probably true but sex was so painful I couldn’t enjoy it due to pain and no amount of lubricants helped with that! 10 years later still the same and wishing I could enjoy sex like I used too. Tried HRT which did help but had to come off it due to it causing hyperplasia of womb/bleeding and they wouldn’t even let me use pessaries because the oestrogen would travel upwards to the womb!! Still longing for sex which isn’t painful! There needs to be more menopause clinics available for women to address/discuss issues as Doctors/Consultants don’t have time any more!

I wish I had some, but unfortunately I’m very bad at self care.

Try to eat healthy, very hard if you have a sweet tooth like me and try to exercise, even if it’s just a daily walk.

Yes take care of self. Eat well and exercise, especially walking. Avoid smoking. Take good supplements like evening primrose. Take regular massages to relax and avoid stress.

Take time for yourself.

Don't allow yourself to succumb to anxiety. Always use protection when you are growing up exploring etc. Always wash your hands.

It happens to all women, it isn't an illness and don't worry about symptoms because you may not have any like me!

Exercise more. DON'T drink when the change kicks in.

Keep fit, eat well and plenty of rest.

Try to eat healthily, exercise, take lots of walks in nature.. and take time out for yourself to relax, listen to your body.. and talk about how your feeling with friends.. they’re probably feeling the same!

Eat bright fruits & veg and stay positive.

Read as much as you can. Look up Dr Newsons web page for help.

Look after your mental health as well as your physical self. One can't work well without the other.

Dress up, wear your best regardless of what day it is, tomorrow is another day.

Try to walk every day but with painful feet not always possible to walk far, so got lazy and started to catch the bus instead of walk 10 mins into town.

Always take care of yourself - maintain a decent weight and don't get fat - you're precious and want to enjoy a decent old/elderly age achievement.

Do kegels. Be careful about pilates - I made my prolapse worse by pushing myself. Find a teacher who understands. Get help - menopause should not be that hard.

Look after yourself and try not to be too hard on yourself.

Once you enter the journey of menopausal life you need to change your diet and the way you eat and nourish your body. There will be things you can no longer digest, for me it was red meat. It is now a heath road journey and the walnut affects and your responses depends on your diet.

Just don’t be hard on yourself and don’t feel guilty for putting yourself first sometimes!!

Trust that your feelings are valid and not to be ridiculed. It is not selfish to take proper care of yourself.

Take it easy, if you feel over exhausted take the time out. Hopefully your work will be understanding but if not find ways to keep your resilience. Be careful with your diet and mental health.

Keep hydrated and get plenty of sleep.

HRT patches. Cut the salty snacks, sugar and junk food. Exercise. Fresh air vitamin and calcium. Home cooked food. Open water swimming, cycling and buy some nice gear to wear.

I recommend reading up on your symptoms and take deep breaths. Do yoga but don't suffer in silence. HRT I believe is the way to go, I wish I had took it.

I use a fan when I get the hot sweats which really helps me.

Be confident that your body knows what it is doing and be reassured that it won't go on forever. You were awesome yesterday, you are awesome today and you will be awesome tomorrow! If others notice you getting hot and sweating, you are not responsible for how this impacts on them or for how they react. Try and stay calm and let it wash over you rather than trying to fight or suppress it. With other symptoms, talk to your GP where appropriate and accept any help they can offer (that you are comfortable with). Also consider alternative therapies and treatments, although it is easy to get ripped off looking for the magic bullet so seek proper and professional advice. Finally, getting a counsellor who can help you focus on you and the changes you and your body are going through could be very helpful. You are entering the next stage of your life so there is potentially some work around letting go of what is passing as well as preparing for what is to come.

I would recommend hrt.

Just put yourself first a few times a week and do something for you that you really enjoy. Talk to your partner about how you are feeling, confide in friends and ask for support at work - a lot of employers have menopause policies now to support women going through this big change in their life. Try meditation or other relaxation techniques to counter stress and anxiety. Eat healthily - lots of fruit and vegetables and wholegrains, and go easy on caffeine and alcohol as both can disrupt your sleep.

Exercise light moves to protect the bones and joints. Walking chi qonq meditation is also good.

Eat veg and fruit, and exercise every day. Talk to other women of the same age, it helps to talk. Evening primrose for hormones. Drink lots of water, moisturise and go to bed when tired. Try to get 7hrs sleep.

When it’s tough take time out.

Be kind to yourself, pamper yourself more with warm baths, body butter, perfume, nice food and always tell someone how you feel. See a specialist at a menopause clinic, they understand more and every menopause is different. I personally couldn’t handle the sweats they made me feel miserable. Eat healthier too.

Slow down and pay attention to your body and how you're feeling. It's easy to carry on when you have family and work to juggle but you'll be no use to anyone if you don't put yourself fist when you need to.

Swimming as a gentle non weight bearing exercise at your own pace. Find a good hairdresser who understands changing hair. Rest when you need to, it is not a weakness.

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Yoga and exercise is the best tip.

Be kind and patient to yourself. Don’t fight or try to control the many changes. Express and share your feelings with loved ones so that you can be supported. Hang out with your peers, that way you never feel different or the odd one out. You can learn and share experiences, often laughing and joking about what is such a life changing time.

Share everything with whoever will listen, especially loved ones. Meet with other menopausal women to swap stories as you’ll not feel so mad. Get lots of exercise outdoors and try and rest too. Speak to your doctor and be assertive.

Insist that your doctor sends you to gynaecologist where they can help you more.

Spend time on yourself, encourage and motivate yourself daily to do more. Do Mindfulness daily as it does help.

Do things you enjoy.

Lots of fresh air and keeping fit! Good diet! Being kind to yourself! Listen to your body it is usually right! Don’t be fooled into endless supplements!

Know it is temporary and take what ever you feel the need to.

Good healthy diet, exercise and beware of physically repetitive jobs in the workplace...Fall in love and be worshipped and adored, the love of a good man makes life easier.

Be kind to yourself.

Slow down, prioritise yourself for once.

Give yourself time and space to come to terms with the changes, get good information and insist that your GP helps you.

Try to exercise 3 times a week minimum. Look up menopause diets that can help your memory. Take lots of vitamin supplements to help.

Look after yourself, get someone to talk to, talk to your GP, drink lots of water, do yoga, exercise, eat well.

Keep calm it passes.

Talking about it.

Forewarned is forearmed.

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Eat & drink healthily, exercise.

Don't know!

Acknowledge it. Discuss with your partner.

Keep as healthy and active as you can and don't be embarrassed about symptoms or talking about it.

Be kind to yourself and be honest and open with your partner about how you are feeling.

Websites - there are numerous available.

Read up about it so that you don't worry if you get any symptoms.

Talk to friends, they are probably going through the same thing. Exercise and eat well.

Sleep, healthy food, exercise, mantrap health support group. And breathe - this too shall pass!!!

Examine your diet and pay attention to good nutrition.

I would recommend a regular sleep pattern, excess use and cutting down on sugar.

Get help. Get support. Try as many different medications as possible. Don't expect work to give a damn!

Look after yourself, be kind and share.

I have started menopace tablets and exercise.

Keep active I suppose snd go through as natural a regime as possible.

I can't say as I don't have any symptoms but I would say read about it and ask for help if you need to!

To make more time for yourself and make your family more aware and caring and not actually get to blame everything on the menopause.

It's ok, your emotions can be all over the place, but it's still ok.

Layers of clothing so you can add or remove. Plenty of water and exercise.

At the moment I don't know I don't have any as I'm very early. But I'd love to hear some.

I would say to talk to people they trust about what they are going through if it helps them, to also take time out, not to blame themselves for it or think that something bad is happening to them and to also seek professional advice or join groups of women who are going through the same thing and may be able to share their stories or advice.

Be kind to yourself. Know that it's only a phase.

Stay hydrated. Take regular exercise. Get help if needed.

Keep healthy and balance hormones with diet and the right vitamins - keep waliking.

Take your time, practice meditation, practice yoga, be in the sunshine, be outside in nature. Listen to your body and moreover love yourself. Have a good diet, better if vegetarian or vegan. Avoid junk food.

To talk about how they are feeling, push to get the help and support that you need from doctors etc. Healthy habits that should be taken up, diet, exercise etc

Drink lots lots lots water.

Try to avoid stress as I've read that high levels of cortisol exasperate the symptoms, and be kind to yourself as it's normal.

I don't have any tips. But I would love to get some from others. This would help.

Get a support system, focus on wellbeing. Understand and look out for signals on how your body works.

Do regular exercises, eat well, sleep well, do lots of yoga and meditation.

The thing I found most helpful was the old chestnut of diet and exercise. I joined a gym, went swimming and ate a much healthier diet

Not to be embarrassed by it definitely. To try to take time out if you're feeling moody. Talk to friends.

Talking about it helps! Also, reducing stress where possible and not to be embarrassed.

Yoga, meditation, herbal remedies, contact with kind and understanding people who get it (professional - or friends).

Exercise is good, going for walks and relax not having to rush around. Maybe get support from friends as well. Getting some support from family.