Struggling with sleep during menopause? Sleep therapist Sarah Hudson explores why sleep becomes so difficult at this stage of life and offers practical, reassuring advice to help break the insomnia cycle.

Sleep problems are among the most common struggles in perimenopause and menopause. Trouble falling asleep, staying asleep or waking too early can feel like the last straw when you're already dealing with so much else.

I've been through menopause myself, and as a therapist specialising in sleep, I've noticed something that can make it even harder: the anxiety we develop about sleep itself.

October 18 th is World Menopause Day and it’s always a busy time.

This year I am busier than most. As well as running my menopause

clinics I have lots of exciting talks and presentations.

This October I’m training and supporting lots of local NHS Trusts,

local organisations and taking part in Menopause Cinema Clinic.

After watching a film, I’ll be part of an expert panel and available to

answer menopause questions. I’m talking in Ludlow, Shropshire

but they will be taking this UK wide!