Yeah. You’re not broken.
You’re just wired a little differently right now. And your hormones might be part of it.
Let’s talk about your brain first.
When you’ve been living in survival mode, your brain doesn’t just power down at night. It stays alert.
That’s your sympathetic nervous system (your fight-or-flight mode) still trying to protect you.
Even when you’re safe, your brain can keep acting like something’s coming.
The result?
You’re wired but tired – body heavy, but mind racing.
Especially at night.
Now let’s talk hormones – especially if you’re over 35.
Around this age, a few natural shifts happen:
• Progesterone starts to decline (and it’s your calming, sleep-friendly hormone)
• Estrogen fluctuates, affecting serotonin and melatonin (aka your mood and sleep regulators)
• Cortisol becomes harder to regulate, especially if your blood sugar is spiking or you’re running on stress all day
It’s a triple hit – less calm, less sleep rhythm, and more alertness when you’re trying to wind down.
And you’re not making it up.
This isn’t just “getting older.” It’s real, chemical, and deeply connected to what your body’s been through.
So what helps?
Here are some small, doable shifts that help your brain and hormones wind down together:
• Balance your blood sugar with protein + fiber throughout the day
(No skipping meals. No crashy highs.)
• Cut screens at least an hour before bed
(Blue light tells your brain it’s still daytime.)
• Create a wind-down window
(Stretching, journaling, warm shower, or anything that gently says: “We’re safe now.”)
And yes—these shifts feel basic -but they’re also powerful neuroscience-backed resets. You’re not trying to “fix” yourself. You’re helping your brain remember it’s okay to rest.
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