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Writer's pictureMichaela Moore
Jun 53 min read

Brain Fog

A Humorous Take on Menopause and Resilience


Ladies and gents, grab your cuppa and buckle up, because life has a funny way of throwing us onto the rollercoaster of resilience.


So one moment, I’m cruising smoothly, the wind in my hair, the world at my feet. The next, I’m plummeting down a steep drop, gripping the safety bar for dear life, screaming, “What on earth is happening?!”


For many of us, this rollercoaster ride gets an unexpected twist during menopause. Imagine trying to navigate a labyrinth while blindfolded, with the walls constantly shifting. It’s a time filled with more questions than answers, and if you’re wondering if anyone else is lost in the maze with you, spoiler alert: yes, they are.


A Comedy of Errors


Ah, the infamous brain fog. During this period of my life, I found myself grappling with such intense brain fog that it felt like I was starring in my own personal sitcom.


Imagine trying to remember your colleague’s name and coming up blank, or staring at an email, convinced it’s written in an ancient dialect.


This fog isn't just a cloud passing by; it's a dense, pea-soup mist that makes everyday tasks feel like Herculean challenges. It’s like trying to watch a film with the screen permanently out of focus – frustrating, bewildering, and sometimes downright comical.


The Not-So-Funny Part of the Joke


Despite the laughs, there’s a serious undertone to this comedy.


The stigma surrounding menopause means many of us suffer in silence, feeling like we’re the only ones losing our minds. It’s as if there’s a secret club of fog-brained women, all wandering around trying to find the entrance, but no one’s talking about it. This silence can erode confidence at work and in daily life, making the struggle feel even more isolating.


Shedding Light on Menopause


Here’s where the plot twist happens – the good kind. Thanks to the NHS and local voluntary and Community Groups, the narrative is shifting.


These champions of change are breaking the silence, flooding the internet with information, and empowering women to speak up. It’s like turning on a light in that confusing labyrinth, revealing that we’re not alone; there’s a whole crowd of women who’ve been wandering around in the dark, too.


“This phase should be among the most inspiring and insightful in our lives, not overshadowed by confusion and shame,” I often say. And I truly believe it.


Imagine a world where we embrace this stage with the same enthusiasm we had for learning to ride a bike or discovering our favourite ice cream flavour. It’s a time for wisdom, self-discovery, and, yes, a few laughs along the way.


The Power of Community


The real magic happens when we start sharing our stories. Picture a giant group therapy session, but with more laughter and fewer tissues. The flood of messages from women sharing their symptoms is both heartbreaking and exhilarating.


There’s sorrow for the lack of information that left so many feeling isolated, but there’s also profound excitement. It’s like discovering a hidden tribe – women who get it, who understand the fog, the frustration, and the unexpected hilarity of it all.


We’ve got this and remember, every rollercoaster ride is better when you’ve got friends to scream and laugh with along the way.


Signing off with a wink and a smile Meno-Mirth Michaela


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