@thepauseaffect: Chronic cortisol + fluctuating estrogen keeps muscles in a semi-contracted state. Your body isn’t relaxed because it doesn’t feel safe yet. Regulation comes before release. Try these: 👉🏻 Eat consistently to lower cortisol (skipped meals = more tension) 👉🏻 Add gentle mobility instead of intense stretching 👉🏻 Practice slow exhales to signal safety to your nervous system For personalized support, shoot me a DM #ThePauseAffect #NotYourMamasMenopause #StressResponse #HormoneHealth #PerimenopauseAwareness

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