I’m 45, & I Feel Like Crap Every Morning

Why???

Jul. 18, 2024 Catherine Falls Commercial/Moment/Getty Images HORMONE ROLLERCOASTER I'm 45, & I Feel Like Crap Every Morning Here's the thing about aging: It's weird. Your body and mind practically feel different on a daily basis for no reason at all. Today our own Katy Elliott – who is staring down perimenopause like a can-do champ – is talking about just how confusing it is to feel like crap all the time, with no real explanation beyond "I dunno, hormones?" "I glimpse myself in the mirror, and my face looks puffy and tired, with dark circles under my eyes," she writes. "I try to stay positive. As I walk down the stairs, my knees are stiff, and my shoulder hurts. My boobs feel huge, like HUMONGOUS, and I am nowhere near getting my period. My body makes no sense; there's no rhyme or reason for feeling this way." Maybe you relate? — Kelly Faircloth, Executive Editor Read More ⮕ Latest SURVIVING THEIR TEENS... TikTok Psychologist Shares How To Avoid Having A Rebellious Teenager It's not going to be easy, but you've got this. Read More. Imgorthand/Getty Images EXPERT INSIGHT How To Get Water Out Of Your Ear That Won't Come Out Summer fun often leads to little waterlogged ears, so we asked a doctor for advice. Read More. PARENTING Watch This Sweet Moment A Dad Explained To His Toddler What Stepping On A Scale Means "It's just a number." Read More. Featured parenting Simplify Your Parenting Routine *For Free* With Nara Baby Tracker Meet the Nara Baby Tracker, the must-have app for new parents! Designed by a mom, this ad-free app makes it easy to track your baby's health, activities, and milestones. From feeding and diaper changes to sleep patterns and growth, Nara Baby offers an intuitive, calming interface for seamless tracking. Perfect for coordinating with multiple caregivers, it ensures everyone is on the same page. Join over 75,000 parents who trust Nara Baby every day to simplify their parenting journey and keep their little ones healthy and happy. Learn More ⮕ How Nara Baby Works Coordinate Caregivers Learn More ⮕ Monitor Growth Learn More ⮕ Track Trends Over Time Learn More ⮕ Featured MelkiNimages/E+/Getty Images BUZZ BUZZ Are Mosquito Stickers Safe For Babies & Kids? "By now, we've all seen mosquito stickers for kids, those little essential oil-drenched dots that you pop onto your kid to keep bugs at bay. At first blush, they seem way safer than bug sprays: They don't contain any chemicals, and there's no chance your kid will breathe in any spray," writes Katie McPherson. "But are mosquito stickers actually safe for kids? There are a few things you should be aware of, experts say." Read More ⮕ What Else We're Reading: ⮕ Why Celibacy Is The Sex Trend Of The Summer ⮕ Rose Lavelle Is Betting On A Comeback ⮕ How To Make A Staycation Feel Like An Actual Break

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