08/24/2026
If you’ve found yourself crying at the drop of a hat lately, I see you. I went through this myself, and at the time, I couldn’t understand why I was suddenly so emotional.
I was told it was stress and that I needed to push through. My husband didn’t really understand either, and I could see how difficult it was for both of us.
Eventually, I took a weekend to slow down. I turned off my phone, rested, slept without guilt, and made space for things I actually enjoyed. I noticed a difference — and so did the people around me.
Later, I learned that stress may have been part of the picture, but mood changes can also happen during perimenopause as hormones fluctuate.
I wish I’d understood that sooner.
Changes in mood deserve to be looked at in context, especially when they feel new, persistent, or unlike you. Sometimes that means looking at hormones, sleep, stress, and other factors rather than assuming you need to push through.
And sometimes it means giving yourself permission to set a boundary and protect your rest while you figure out what’s going on.
Elaine Honeycutt is a Registered Nurse and Nurse Coach (NC-BC) helping women navigate perimenopause and menopause with evidence-informed, whole-person care. She serves women in Fairfield and Palestine, Texas and surrounding areas, with virtual care available across the United States.
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