Brain fog and midnight anxiety in your 40s might be perimenopause, not stress or depression. Learn the hidden patterns doctors miss, how to track your symptoms effectively, and specific questions to ask for proper diagnosis and treatment.

Does one week every month feel completely different from the rest? Maybe your patience disappears, your energy plummets, or your emotions swing from calm to overwhelmed in a matter of minutes. If that sounds familiar, you’re not imagining it. These shifts aren’t a character flaw or “just being moody.” They’re the result of real hormonal changes that directly affect your brain chemistry.