Why Your Nervous System Needs Nurturing During Perimenopause
When you think of perimenopause, most people think of hot flashes, irregular periods, or mood swings. But underneath all of that is something deeper—your nervous system. And during this transitional time, it’s often overwhelmed, overstimulated, and under-supported.
If you’ve been feeling constantly “on edge,” easily startled, quick to tears, or like your body is living in fight-or-flight mode, you’re not imagining it. The hormonal shifts happening during perimenopause directly affect how your nervous system regulates itself. That’s why one of the most overlooked parts of managing this phase is understanding how to calm your nervous system during perimenopause.
The Hormone-Stress Connection
As estrogen and progesterone levels begin to fluctuate, they impact your ability to handle stress. Progesterone, often called the “calming hormone,” naturally supports sleep and nervous system regulation. When it dips, cortisol—the stress hormone—can more easily dominate your system.
This creates a loop: fluctuating hormones increase stress sensitivity, stress disrupts sleep, poor sleep worsens hormonal symptoms. The solution? Break the loop by nurturing your nervous system through calming rituals and consistent sensory signals.
How to Support Your Nervous System Naturally
One of the most effective ways to support your nervous system is through scent. Your olfactory system is directly connected to the limbic brain—the emotional centre that governs stress and safety signals. When you use grounding scents consistently, your body begins to respond faster.
Our Auralei Oil Blends are crafted to help anchor the nervous system with botanicals like frankincense, chamomile, and sandalwood. These oils can be diffused or applied nightly as part of a ritual to signal calm and safety.
To enhance the ritual, we recommend using our EarthMist Diffuser. Its soft ambient light and whisper-quiet misting make it a sensory tool, not just a scent device. Use it at the same time each night to teach your body that it’s time to downshift.
You can also support your nervous system through:
- Gentle breathwork or meditation
- Reducing screen time in the evenings
- Light movement like stretching or a walk after dinner
- Creating a consistent sleep routine
This Isn’t Just Stress—It’s Your System Asking for Support
Perimenopause often feels like your body is betraying you. But what’s really happening is that your body is asking for something different—more calm, more grounding, more consistency.
If you’ve been pushing through, trying to keep up, or wondering why you feel emotionally raw, this is your reminder that you don’t need to handle it all alone. You can soften. You can slow down. And you can start building rituals that bring your system back to safety.
Start your calming ritual with our AuraleiOil and EarthMist Diffuser
