🥴 Hormonal Dance of Doom

Menopause is wild. Some days I feel okayish while other days I want to scream, cry, or nap in the fridge. Hormones go rogue, sleep disappears, and my patience? Yeah, she left the group chat a while ago.

I stopped HRT this week, not because it wasn’t helping, but because the break from progesterone every month totally wrecked me. My body crashed, my mood tanked, and life just sort of unraveled during that gap. Add in the fact that I’ve just kicked off a new cluster headache cycle and, well… the chaos is real. 💣🧠⚡️

So right now, I’m leaning on essential oils. Nothing fancy. Just a few that help me feel a bit more human on the emotional rollercoaster that is hormone transition. 🌀

This isn’t a magic fix. It’s not a “do this and you’ll be zen forever” kind of thing. (I bloody well wish it was and welcome ANY tips or tricks you’ve got!) It’s just what’s working for me right now – small, doable steps that offer comfort when everything feels horribly chaotic instead of beautifully chaotic. 🧘‍♀️

🌞 Morning: Hormone + Mood Support

Hormone & Mood Balancing Roll-On
– 3 drops Clary Sage
– 3 drops Geranium
– 2 drops Ylang Ylang
– 2 drops Frankincense
→ Top with carrier oil in 10ml roller. Apply to wrists, temples, over heart.

Uplifting Diffuser Blend
– 3 drops Bergamot
– 3 drops Sweet Orange
– 2 drops Frankincense
→ Diffuse 15–20 mins while starting your day.

EndoFlex Application
→ Apply EndoFlex (direct or diluted) to thyroid, lower back (adrenals), or feet.

Optional: Estrogen-Supportive Roll-On
– 3 drops Clary Sage
– 3 drops Geranium
– 2 drops Ylang Ylang
– 2 drops Fennel
→ Top with carrier oil in 10ml roller. Apply to wrists, inner ankles, or lower belly. Great if I’m emotionally all over the place. And hey — if you’re rolling oils, you can’t punch anyone. Win-win.

☀️ Afternoon: Re-Center + Reset

Adrenal Support Roll-On
– 2 drops Rosemary
– 2 drops Cedarwood
– 2 drops Frankincense
→ Top with carrier oil in 10ml roller. Apply to lower back + back of neck. It’s like pressing the reset button mid-chaos.

🌙 Evening: Calm, Restore, Sleep

Progessence Plus
→ 1–2 drops on wrists or lower belly before bed. Supports natural progesterone and helps me settle.

Nighttime Diffuser Blend
– 3 drops Lavender
– 2 drops Roman Chamomile
– 2 drops Sandalwood
→ Diffuse 30 minutes before sleep (or while pretending not to scroll TikTok).

Self-Care Bath Blend
– 4 drops Geranium
– 3 drops Frankincense
– 2 drops Bergamot
→ Mix into 1 tbsp Epsom salts and add to a warm bath. Soak for 15–20 minutes.

Final Thoughts

You don’t have to use every oil every day. Some days I just go with EndoFlex and Progessence Plus. Other days, I go full potion master. There’s no “right” way — only what feels kind to your nervous system. Don’t turn self-care into another chore.

And if you’re going through this too then please know……

You’re not overreacting.
You’re not crazy.
You’re adjusting.
You’re doing your best — even if that just means brushing your hair (if you’ve got some) and making it to bedtime.

✌🏼💜💫

🔊 PSA: Avoid Pam this week. She’s off the HRT, on the oils, and one hormone away from telling everyone to fuck off.