The Menopausal Minute

The Menopausal Minute

Lost Keys, Forgotten Birthdays, and Why My Fridge is Full of Socks

aka Brain Fog: The Unofficial Mascot of Midlife

Allie Theiss, MSc CSC ABS IFN's avatar
Allie Theiss, MSc CSC ABS IFN
Apr 22, 2025
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I once found my keys in the freezer.
I forgot my sister’s birthday—twice.
And last Tuesday, I opened my fridge and discovered a pair of fuzzy socks tucked between the spinach and oat milk like they were part of a well-balanced breakfast.

Welcome to menopause brain fog, the glamorous midlife gift no one requested and Amazon won’t take back.

woman in brown sweater covering her face with her hand
Photo by Dev Asan…

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