Climax – not a topic that women like to talk about. As a result, many of us are completely unprepared for this period. And here is how famous women set an example for us, sharing their experience of overcoming this difficult age stage.
Let's start with the most unpleasant – from the comments of the stars who had a hard time with menopause, fully faced with its symptoms.
Menopause makes you very vulnerable
For example, Jane Fonda was going through menopause so hard that she left Hollywood: "As a woman, I felt terrible, and I can't do art when I feel bad. So I decided to leave Hollywood and devote all my time to protecting nature.
This is a very, very difficult period. Hormonal shifts are taking place and you are no longer sure of who you are or who you should be. To be honest, I've had nervous breakdowns. I could only whisper, I couldn't eat, I walked very slowly, I only had to listen to very soft, soothing music… I was very, very vulnerable."
American country singer Dolly Parton attributed her depression during menopause to the fact that she had not given birth to a child in her time, and now it is too late. She even considered suicide: ”I went through hard times, it lasted for months. One day I said to myself, "Get up off your fat ass, and if you're really thinking about suicide, then go and blow your brains out."
Actress Jane Seymour, whose beauty we enjoyed in Bond, is married and a mother of 4 children, but depression did not bypass her either: "I did not believe that I would be happy again. When the menopause began, I had typical symptoms – hot flashes and constant feeling of dissatisfaction.I tried to get the best of my body, to control the situation, but I realized that this did not work and I needed a backup plan. "
American singer Tori Amos has repeatedly described this period in interviews and always with a big minus sign:
"Menopause – is a difficult road and a tough teacher. Finding adequate self-esteem and sensuality during this period… Well, sometimes it turns into a real hunt."
"50+ isn't something to look forward to. Menopause – is a pain in the ass. It is. It's not fun at all."
"Menopause – is a struggle. It's devastating. Menopause isn't sexy, but you can be sexy."
Whoopi Goldberg isn't the type of woman to hide anything. Once, during a live political discussion, she stated: "You know what? I just had a powerful flush, my underwear got wet. So I have to go."
About her sexual desire during this period, she spoke like this: "My sexual desire completely changed. In an instant:" Yes! I can not wait! "A minute later:" Oh, God! Get out of here!"
And the mood swings kicked in too: "All of a sudden I had no problem telling people, 'You know what? Get out of my life. You don't suit me." I could curse a person for 2 weeks, and then send an apology card. "
"Menopause – is the replacement of youth with wisdom"
Another group of women (and it is not at all surprising to see these names in it) believe that there is nothing terrible in menopause. They even find their advantages in this period.
Oprah Winfrey: "So many of the women I've interacted with see menopause as the end of everything. But I've found it's a moment to rediscover yourself after years of being responsive to the needs of others. This is your opportunity." understand what is important to you and start working towards it with all your energy, time and talent."
Kim Cattrall: "I see menopause as the start of the next amazing phase in a woman's life. Anyway, I feel more like myself now than ever and love my body more than ever."
I remember it like this: I'm going on a date, and suddenly I have a feeling of heat, as if I had been dipped into a cauldron of boiling water. And slowly but surely the face turns bright red. And I thought, "Looks like this is my first flush."
Julie Walters says she feels free after over 10 years of menopausal symptoms. The actress constantly experienced up to 15 hot flashes per night, which affected the quality of her sleep. Acupuncture and alcohol reduction helped her with her symptoms: "If you have a healthy approach to menopause, then you get better by the end of it. I now have so much more energy than I did at 50, before menopause.
You must accept life and its laws. You cannot hold back age indefinitely. I think if I had to get a facelift to get a role, I still wouldn't do it. You can always notice if there was a lift. These women have faces like plastic masks. They look strange and lifeless.
There is something significant about going through menopause and living past 50… You change youth, when everything around seems new, to wisdom, knowledge. Growing up is actually nice. Yes Yes Yes. Aging is not painful. Life becomes less scary."
Susan Sarandon experienced the first symptoms of menopause quite late – at 54: "I went through menopause late and uneventful. And I wasn't on hormone replacement therapy." As someone who believes strongly in healthy eating, Susan cut back on carbs when she started gaining weight around her belly after menopause. But in general, the actress has no time to worry about such trifles: "When you are busy with big things, you cannot afford to take every little thing as a personal crisis."
"I'm very grateful to life for menopause!"
The third group of women realize that the problem becomes easier if you find the strength to laugh at it.
Gwyneth Paltrow: "Oh, it's English summer! Chill! Hot! Chill! At least I'm ready for menopause."
When Meryl Streep was asked during an interview in 1998 if she could actually read a script a couple of times and memorize it, she laughed out loud and replied, "Yes… but that was before menopause."
Emma Thompson, while accepting yet another Best Actress award in New York, joked during her acceptance speech, "Tonight is such a cold night. You know, for the first time I'm really grateful for my menopause."
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