"What is wrong with me?"
You never had anxiety until perimenopause. Your coping skills stopped working. You've become a different person and you don't know why.
I Don't Recognise Myself
Paperback £14.99 · Kindle £4.99
The only peri and menopausal anxiety journal you will ever need
You've said these words, haven't you?
This is not your fault.
When estrogen drops, serotonin drops, your mood regulation fails. When progesterone drops, GABA weakens — your brain's calming system stops working.
Your old coping skills didn't fail you. Your brain chemistry changed.
51%
OF WOMEN 40-55 EXPERIENCE THIS
56%
MORE LIKELY IF NEVER ANXIOUS BEFORE
25%
GET MENOPAUSE IDENTIFIED AS THE CAUSE
What is the I Don't Recognise Myself Journal?
I Don't Recognise Myself is a 90-day guided anxiety journal written specifically for women experiencing anxiety during perimenopause and menopause. It combines daily tracking prompts, evidence-based coping techniques, and medical guidance including what to say to your doctor. The journal is designed for women who never had anxiety before hormonal changes began, and who find that their previous coping skills no longer work. It is available as a 228-page paperback and on Kindle.
What this journal gives you
Common experiences this journal addresses
New-onset anxiety that started during perimenopause or menopause
Racing heart, chest tightness, or physical symptoms with no medical explanation
3am waking with dread or panic
Feeling like a completely different person
Losing confidence at work or in social situations
Being dismissed by GPs or told it is "just stress"
Not knowing whether to consider HRT
Struggling to explain what is happening to a doctor, partner, or employer
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Paperback: £14.99 (228 pages, full write-in journal)
Kindle: £4.99 (read & reflect with all techniques)
Format: 228-page paperback / Kindle ebook
Duration: 90 guided days
Time per day: About 10–15 minutes
Focus: Perimenopause and menopause anxiety specifically
Includes: Daily prompts, symptom tracking, evidence-based techniques, HRT information, doctor conversation scripts
Language: English
Reuse: Designed to be repeated or revisited as symptoms change
Questions you might have
Why is menopause causing my anxiety?
During perimenopause and menopause, estrogen and progesterone levels drop significantly. Estrogen supports serotonin production, which regulates mood. Progesterone supports GABA, which calms the nervous system. When both decline, anxiety can appear for the first time, even in women who have never experienced it before. This is a neurochemical change, not a personal failing.
Is this journal a replacement for therapy or HRT?
No. This journal is a self-guided support tool, not a medical or therapeutic treatment. It includes factual information about HRT to help you have informed conversations with your doctor, and it provides evidence-based coping techniques, but it is not a substitute for professional care.
What makes this different from other anxiety journals?
Most anxiety journals are written for general anxiety. This one is written specifically for the experience of anxiety during perimenopause and menopause. The prompts, tracking, and techniques are designed around hormonal anxiety symptoms like 3am waking, sudden panic, racing heart, and lost confidence. It also includes a doctor conversation script and HRT information, which general anxiety journals do not cover.
I've never journaled before. Will this work for me?
Yes. The prompts are designed to be short and specific. You don't need to write long reflections or have any journaling experience. Most entries take about 10 to 15 minutes.
Can I use this alongside HRT or medication?
Yes. The journal is designed to complement any treatment you may be receiving. It can help you track how your symptoms respond to medication or HRT over the 90-day period, giving you useful data for your doctor.
Is this a physical book or a digital download?
Both options are available. The paperback is a 228-page write-in journal. The Kindle version contains all the same content and techniques for reading and reflecting digitally.