Is it trauma or perimenopause? The truth is, it can be both. Hormonal fluctuations during perimenopause often overlap with — and even intensify — PTSD and trauma symptoms.

In this video, I break down:
• The overlapping symptoms of trauma + hormonal shifts
• Why perimenopause can feel like “the worst” stage
• How to track your symptoms for clarity
• Tools that can help: sleep hygiene, walking, EMDR, grounding, therapy, and more
• The silver lining post-menopause

If you’ve ever felt broken, hypersensitive, or overwhelmed during midlife changes, you are not alone.

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👉 Watch more:

• 00:00 – Intro: Trauma or hormones?
• 00:45 – Overlapping symptoms explained
• 02:00 – Why perimenopause makes trauma worse
• 03:00 – Feeling “broken” during hormonal shifts
• 04:30 – Tracking symptoms + talking to doctors
• 05:30 – Tools that help (walking, grounding, EMDR/DBT)
• 07:00 – The silver lining after menopause
• 09:00 – Building resilience through self-care
• 10:00 – Closing encouragement + viewer invitation