Over the past year, I’ve found myself saying something I never thought I would: “I feel like I’ve lost myself.”
Menopause has turned my world upside down in ways I never expected. I used to take pride in my energy, my drive, my ability to bounce back and keep pushing forward. Now, some days it feels like even the simplest things take every ounce of strength I have. I swing between moments of happiness and deep lows that arrive out of nowhere. Tasks that once felt easy now feel like mountains.
The hardest part? Looking in the mirror and not recognising the person I see , not just physically, but emotionally. I miss the version of me who felt calm, capable, motivated, and present.
But here’s what I’m slowly learning: losing yourself doesn’t mean you’re gone forever. It means you’re in a season of change, and seasons always shift. I’m seeking help, adjusting, trying new treatments, and giving myself permission to admit it’s hard. Because it is hard. And I know I’m not alone.
If you’ve ever felt like you’ve lost yourself, to hormones, to stress, to life’s changes , please know that we can also find ourselves again. Maybe not in exactly the same way as before, but in a new way, stronger for the journey we’ve taken.
This is me, being honest. I’ve lost myself for now. But I believe I will find me again.
