The Sad Story I Haven't Told You

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Thanks everyone for the birthday wishes and the kind comments. This video was hard to make and even harder to post but I hope it helps someone! ❤

[@tymythyaieran2299]

First happy birthday! Thank you so much for sharing. I had my first hot flash around the age of 45. I had my first anxiety attack around 51. I am 61 now. I am a man so all of this caught me completely off guard. No one talks about men having hot flashes. No one really talks about anxiety attacks. It really helps to know what is happening as we get older so I have made a point of sharing on my Facebook what I am feeling and what is happening in my life including that men have hot flashes and mood swings the same as women. Horny goat weed and moringa both help keep the testerone level and keeping the testosterone level helps with the hot flashes and the anxiety attacks. Keeping chickens has been a major life saver for me as well. I currently have around 80 chickens and most were hatched on my farm. A number of them are like parrots in that they will perch on my arm and I can pet them just like a parrot. So, keep talking about chickens and about life as we age and the natural things that go with aging. I enjoy your videos so much because you love your birds as much as I love mine and you are real about it. Again, thank you for sharing.

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

@@tymythyaieran2299 Thank YOU so much for sharing your story. It's clear men experience some changes but no one talks about it. I'm glad you are!

[@katiebradford9751]

First…HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I hope it was a fabulous day of celebration! Second…girl, you are not alone. I started my journey in 2020 of all times, my dad had just passed and the whole world was upside down. I also got my first 6 chickens at this time but other than them being a feathered form of Prozac, that has nothing to do with my story. I started having panic attacks, randomly. One was so severe that my chest had so much pressure I thought I was having a heart attack. I also started having suicidal thoughts, I have a FABULOUS life with four amazing sons and a rock star of a husband for 32 years, WHY THE HELL WOULD I HAVE SUCH THOUGHTS? It boiled down to a very uncertain world and a hormonal change that completely altered my thought process. Though I’m not one for medication, I didn’t hesitate to contact my doctor and I went on the most mild antidepressant that is out there and the sunshine came back into my life soon after. I’m glad you shared your story, it will help others and though it’s not likely as busy as you are to read this, maybe one of your subscribers will. My hope and prayer is that if by sharing how off the rails I became, like so many others are sharing, that she will understand she’s not crazy but will seek help in whatever form that looks like. Medication. Therapy. Religion. More chickens?! What ever works. 😊 Thanks for sharing, we are a tribe and the stigma needs to be abolished so the younger ladies coming behind us don’t have to suffer in silence like all the amazing women before us! LETS END THIS IN THIS STIGMA OUR GENERATION!

[@thesnowflakephotographer]

Happy Birthday! My birthday is next week! Thank you for sharing this. I'm about to enter that stage throughout the next few years. You are a saving grace 🤍

[@AJayK610-18]

Oh my gosh my chickens are my babies. And I am 52.. they bring me such joy. I have a you tube channel myself but I'm so busy with so many cluckers 😂 I'm just not that dedicated I try to keep my videos under 2 mins..

[@angiecolwell9596]

Dalia! You are a treasure! That you are so amazing to use your platform to address this, be vulnerable and still offer such an important message. As I was listening to your wise and compassionate words I noticed this was posted 11 days ago. Was hopeful we shared a birthday but realized, probably not, given editing time and whatnot. I turned 60 on the 5th. Just finishing your book and absolutely love it. Wish it had been available when I started my chicken journey. Turns out I was doing it mostly right according to our President and Mother Hen.

[@lorindaoconnor1680]

I was always told that hot flashes was the only thing that women are afflicted with in menopause; until I went through it. What an eye opener it was. Depression, anxiety, hair loss, vertigo, joint pain, weight gain, sallow complexion and I could go on and on. The women’s mind body and soul go through hell and back and you’re right, nobody talks about it.

[@puppylover8991]

Vertigo? I've had Vertigo so badly since turning 50 and having my first hot flash and never put the two together. Thanks for bringing this to my attention. Yes, as women we need to talk about this more

[@christine5585]

You couldn't have put it better.

[@lrg613]

@@puppylover8991 My mom had vertigo when she put her head back like in the tub. So have I. I learned from a doc that we need to keep tilting our heads side to side, front and back, a few times a day, to keep the fluid in our ears from crystallizing. For some reason this happens as we get older.

[@lrg613]

Yep. Depression is the worst. Out of the blue and with no reason. Hormones going up and down is hard on the body.

[@katibater6513]

Thank you for being so honest. Two family members were hospitalized with the same exact episode that you had. Your such a wonderful, kind, loving person who I admire. You have helped me with my small flock in so many ways. I am pre-menapasual also, everyday is something new. I have embraced it knowing it is normal.

[@Crusher14]

Happy Birthday! You look beautiful! This is my first year for chickens & I purchased your book. It is so great & helped me get started. It was months later I found your channel. So appreciate your loving sweet personality. I would like to share what I did during perimenopause/menopause. Because of cancer in my family I am not allowed to take hormones so I went to my local Pharmacy & they compounded a hormone replacement. It saved my life. Between the hot flashes, fits of anger & just feeling poorly it was a God sent.

[@jenniferkatsoulas3824]

It’s funny…I’m 58…so I started henopause a few years ago….got backyard chickens 5 years ago…they are my sanity! I’ve been through a few things with them….a few have passed. I’m so grateful for all of them! If I feel…off or have anxiety…I sit with them while they range….and life is better!! Chickens are so….healing! No joke…they help me…ground myself!

[@stephaniehaviland7067]

Can relate. I am 58, too. Chickens help. Such honest beings.

[@DianaKayUSA]

Thank you 🙏!!! I’ve been alone in my menopausal journey and your sharing is validating for me. Thank you!!!

[@pamt8430]

Me too. And I don't know where to turn.

[@2011EJF]

Yes-I just turned 52 a few days ago, and henopause (haha!) is definitely happening! Your description of it being like going through puberty again (but in reverse!) is spot on. I love your channel and I love how brave you were to post this. Watching your videos always makes me smile. I have a small band of Serama chickens, some ducks and some Azure Eggers. Thanks for all of your tips and stories and for your infectious laugh and kind heart. Happy Birthday!

[@beckyquezada7157]

Yes, I felt the same way. The same happened to me and I ended in the hospital to be told nothing was wrong with me. You are explaining everything that has been happening to me. I am also 49 years old and no one told me about this as well. No one talks about this stage in life. I no longer feel alone after I seen this, thank you!😢

[@ruthlaity6093]

Happy birthday I also still going through it and I am 61 but I got 4 chickens that make me so happy, yes they are spoiled I have a metal shovel top at the back door the peck at it like mom I am here come hold me. You are doing it right you have a friend that knows about what you are going through you need to just talk to that person about how you feel or your chickens. A great cry in the showers is another. God bless and he is always available to listen too.

[@eliseholdar7323]

Happy Birthday 🎉 I have made it to over 3/4 of a century and plan on making it past the century mark 😅. I had a wonderful husband that made it possible for me to make it this far with LOTS of loving support and all the critters I needed and I love my chickens too. And cats and dogs and yes my kids and grandkids. You can do it too!

[@vickirankin4999]

Happy Birthday, Dalia! 🎉 I, too am a chicken lady in WA. My 76th the 7th! I went through ‘henopause’ years ago, but mainly experienced weight gain and depression. For me, bio identical hormones (I know, controversial) helped a lot! Just maybe something for you to think about. Either way, it will eventually end. Thank you for trusting us with such a personal story. As you can see by the outpouring from your viewers, you are much appreciated.

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

❤️❤️❤️

[@gloriazenor6028]

Happy birthday, Dalia. I admire your transparency and boldness.. I pray peace for you. 🙏🏻✝️ i'm way past that, but I empathize with what you're going through. Just remember this, too will pass.

[@marykyle6611]

You're a BABY! (says the old lady everyone calls a boomer now!)HAPPY BIRTHDAY! BTW- this morning at 2:22 am I awoke in such an anxiety attack that I could barely get up when my alarm rang at 5. It was a super rough morning- I even took my Lavender pils to work with me incase I couldn't handle something- So, You are NOT alone! The word is psychocrazy and sometimes all we have are our chickens and our dogs! & I will take them over anyone anytime!

[@TamelaVargas]

You are such a breath of fresh air. So honest and upfront. You certainly wouldn’t know you had issues with anxiety, but your information is very helpful. Thank you and Happy Birthday.

[@evermore4487]

I am fighting tears, hearing your story. I'm 65 y/o, rougher than a cob, and had one panic attack in my life, yet it was quite traumatic. I was literally saying, 'goodbye' to my son and husband, I felt the sand running out. So scary! I think it's perfect that you went to the hospital, considering your husband was away. I'd have done the same thing. ~Much love and gentle hugs...♡ ~

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

I’m so glad you’re okay. Thanks so much for the kind words! ❤️

[@patty9265]

Happy 49th. You don't look it. Going through them earthly changes can be tuff. But Like you and all your subscribers ARE CHICKENS GIVE US PEACE AND JOY. And I'm thankful and blessed to have them.

[@peterlindsay2869]

I am going to get my wife to watch this. She normally doesn’t watch my chicken videos but she needs to watch this one. You did a great job and it was not easy. I’m sure.

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Thanks so much. ❤️

[@transplanted.homestead]

Thank you for talking about this! I too am middle aged with chickens (turning 50 in 2 months). Henopause has just started for me this summer with irregular cycles. Thank you for the heads up that I might start to feel like I'm going crazy. Happy Birthday!

[@stephlewis7423]

Seriously, NO ONE talks about it!!! It’s so crazy!! Thank you for sharing your experience and Happy Birthday! I’m turning 45 this year and WANT to know what’s ahead, even if it’s scary! Sharing experiences makes it all less scary! ❤ And for me, the night sweats are… quite frankly rude and unnecessary 😂😵‍💫😵‍💫!

[@greatfulchristian4314]

Ty Dalia for sharing. Those hormones can be hard to deal with at time. Thank God I’m past that crazy stage but for all those who are struggling hopefully you will find natural remedies bc many docs want to give big pharma uggg. No way not for me. God help Dalia find healing. Amen

[@Greens5511]

You are such a beautiful soul!!! Thank you for talking about this! I think all us women can relate to this on our own levels. I did hen-opause, it is all individual. Gods Blessings on you and for this to all just go away for you! If not, know that you are not alone and you are loved! You are one of the rare bright lights on youtube! :) Happy Birthday!

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Thank you so much ❤️❤️❤️

[@OurSerenityHomestead]

Madame President, we love you. You are one of the strongest, bravest, chicken educators we know. Always speak your truth, we will always be here watching, listening, reading. Continue to do what you do and be as strong as the Chingo Chickens of Guatemala.❤❤

[@storm4787]

Just turned 49 too! I am officially in it. The road has been long and miserable and 100% I felt I was going off the deep end. I am starting to find my normal again now, thankfully! The worst of it all was feeling alone with no where to turn. Thank you for this video🙏🏻

[@3michellemybelle]

You're not alone 💜

[@michellelamphere6763]

Thank you very much for giving me an “aha” moment this morning. I turned 50 and started having these very short lived but extremely severe panic attacks. I genuinely feel like I am going to pass out and the panic that goes with them is unbearable. I never connected them to menopause. I had a hysterectomy several years ago (kept my ovaries) and so I have no overtly “physical” indication of menopause. Time to make a Dr. appt and get the hormones checked…

[@JingleBellsBarky]

By the way, I am now 70 years old! So I have been panic attack free for about 20 years. It's wonderful!! But I will never forget the terror and the dread and the tears I shed. God bless you.

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

❤️❤️

[@jessicahamilton1414]

Happy birthday, Dalia. I'm 42 and have noticed my hormones changing. Thank you for sharing your story. It's so true that this isn't talked about enough. I recently read a book called Hormone Intelligence by Dr. Avia Romm. The book is packed full of info on how to help. Things I'd never heard before.

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Thank you, I will check that out!

[@melodiegasaway3038]

Happy birthday 🎉🎉🎉 I went threw menopause in my mid 40s, but as for panic attacks I have suffered from them since I was young, having my animals keeps sane

[@blkmjcwmn61]

🎉Happy Birthday Daliah!!! 49 is still young!❤🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@myrkvith9]

Perimenopause and my panic attacks sent me to the ER at least a half dozen times. The symptoms are incredible. I'm 62 and finally over most of it--but had a panic attack just two months ago that was almost as bad. Our medical industry doesn't acknowledge any of this. This is much more common than anyone admits. It does get better--at least it did for me. And at the age of 62 I finally have started my own flock and it all began with a rooster that someone dumped in our neighborhood. He has changed my life and is such a good boi. Thanks for all of your sharing.

[@BaughbeSauce]

Haha. It makes me laugh a little that I have some natural healing books that were written in the ye olden days of like the 1930s (Lol). They describe these same issues of women having these attacks of "hysteria." ...it's panic attacks. Lol. Severe panic attacks caused by hormone imbalances of menopause or severe PMS. 🤦‍♀️

[@lisacamp1964]

Happy Birthday Dalia!!! This is such a difficult topic and I do admire you for sharing. I suffer from depression and anxiety, it’s not easy. I hope your message helps so many viewers!!! Love to you! 💖

[@krickette5569]

Happy 49th! I went through henopause a couple years back and like you said, No One gave me any information on it. It slowed everything down, my metabolism, my energy and Very Importantly, my libido (which caused temporary problems in my marriage). I Finally found a Dr who sat down with me, asked me a zillion questions and got me started on the path to fix it all.

[@felicidoo2]

Happy Birthday, Dahlia! Thank you for opening up to us! I, too, am beginning this journey and I am very lucky to have an open relationship with my older sister. It's important to have people in your life who can listen and guide you. Thank you again and I hope your special day is filled with love, family and chickens! ❤

[@janedixon3667]

Enjoy your 1st 49th Birthday! I had my only panic attach at 66 in February 2020 (crazy time!), well beyond henopause. I had a friend drive me to the hospital, but never went in because I realized what it was......general fear, not health related. Now that you know, you won't be so panicked if it happens again. My chicken girls and I love your show! ♥

[@kylaabegglen1275]

Happy Birthday Dalia!🥳 Panic attacks and menopause are no joke and not easy to deal with. 🙏Bless your heart.❤️

[@lookingtotheeastreatha7379]

OH, DAHLIA!!! This is ME! I had an emergency hysterectomy in my forties and from that time on, thought I was going insane at times! I still have panic attacks, not really serious attacks, but enough to make me wonder if I'm just losing it! 🤷‍♂ LOL ... THANK you for voicing your findings! I'm an active 70 years old (about to be 71) and NO ONE ever told me that the hormonal thing could induce panic attacks! In fact, I didn't even realize I was having a panic attack until you described your symptoms! NOW I have a name for my fearful moments! LOL >>> (And I do have chickens and they are so much fun! :) )🐔 BTW... Happy Birthday!

[@cynthiaharrell784]

Thank you for talking about this, because I was blessed to have a specialist to tell me you're not crazy, expecting or have a severe illness you're just going through the change. He was quite matter of fact about it, but he was correct. Thanks again for sharing.

[@nedm8596]

I just turned 47 and have been dealing with anxiety for a while now. I appreciate your video because I figured it might be associated with hormone changes but was still wondering if I was going crazy. Often I can’t even pinpoint a reason for the anxiety. Recently I noticed when I’m feeling that way more severely than usual it is almost always 8ish days away from my monthly. I’m not crazy, my body is! Glad to know it’s not unusual.

[@BaughbeSauce]

You should definitely get your hormone levels checked and blood sugar. I notice that my panic disorder gets worse if I eat too much sugar (or other sugars like carbs and starches) or things like caffeine. I end up getting too much of a "buzz" which makes my body think WE NEED ADRENALINE! Lol. Wrong. We needed to NOT eat that second donut. 😂 bodies are dumb.

[@nedm8596]

Thanks. I do need to have my hormones checked. I know sugar is a problem. My cardiologist thinks I have inappropriate sinus tachycardia which along with overreacting to sugar and caffeine raises your heart rate. It is often diagnosed as an anxiety disorder. It has been suggested in some studies that it could be a malfunction of the autonomic nervous system and causes dumps of adrenaline. Overeating can do the same thing with the condition. I didn’t know I had it until they took me off my beta blocker and my heart rate skyrocketed along with my anxiety. Your post sounds similar.

[@rosewood9839]

Anxiety definitely can feel like a heart attack. I have struggled with panic and anxiety for years. It’s not easy to live with.

[@lisajoy6739]

Brutiful! And amen! Holy crap it’s not easy being us. Thank YOU for being so vulnerable and courageous. My chooks keep me grounded too. It’s a lovely life. ♥️

[@stephm281]

Happy Birthday!! 🎂🌺🌸🌺 .So glad you are speaking out about menopause.

[@buckbeaksgarden761]

My friend and I were talking about the craziness just today!! I'm going to send this to her. Happy Birthday Dalia. We love you !

[@debbiependleton8507]

Happy Happy Joy Joy.....Happy Birthday Dalia!!! 🎂🎂🎂

[@CreatetoGrow]

Happy Birthday!🎉🎉 Thank you for sharing your story. I'm 47 with a full hysterectomy so Henopause hit hard and fast. Linking arms with you

[@livinginthenow]

I kind of had the opposite experience. I had a full hysterectomy and oophorectomy at 49, and feel truly blessed because I have experienced very few symptoms of Henopause. I've often wondered if this is because they took my ovaries along with my uterus.

[@CreatetoGrow]

@@livinginthenow I had the oophorectomy as well. No matter our circumstances this is an interesting time of our lives.

[@lilyavery8230]

Lovely. So vulnerable and with a smile to hide the pain… you’ve got such a great group of subscribers here… a passion for life surrounded by chickens 🐓 and we get you! I’m 48 and getting through henopause… no fun… but my girls bring me joy as does this channel… thank you Dalia… you look amazing… Happy Birthday 🎈

[@n0tofthisw0rld]

My strong, hard working husband got severe covid September 2021 and now has a terminal lung disease (idiopathic pulmanary fibrosis) so we had to sell our chickens. I still enjoy watching you. I'm going thru menopause and the many torturous side effects. Praying for you 🙏🏻♥️ I turned 50 on October 3, 2023. Happy birthday!

[@robin56ism]

You are such a blessing Dahlia (sp?)! There's no one on this earth that has it "all together". Being a woman can be tough hormonal-wise, but you are a beautiful, compassionate, and delightful person! I pray you find peace in knowing your Creator, to whom you can run and throw these feelings of anxiety upon. He loves you. Thank you for making yourself vulnerable in order to help others. ❤❤❤❤

[@wordswritteninred7171]

Amen. Our Heavenly Father also put some wonder answers right here on earth for us. Magnesium and black cohosh. God bless

[@BushPoppyFarm]

I’m 53 and still struggling with peri menopause. My migraines are off the charts and the weight gain uncontrollable. There are loads of other things two but those two and the near chronic nausea is what’s really doing me in. My family, my cat, my garden, flower farm, and my chickens are what soothe me and bring me joy. Will be so happy when I’m finally through this! Hugs!

[@genenegreenwell1593]

I feel like we kindred spirits. I can’t kill bugs. I even live trap mice! I had bad post partum depression after the birth of my first child. I still battle anxiety. This pod cast is amazing. I wanted to let you know it gets better. It is a scary time of life- menopause. You start feeling like you can’t trust your body anymore & that is terrifying. So glad I found your KZbin channel. Sometimes when I feel anxiety creeping in I think I need to watch Dahlia & they soothe me. I’m 70 & last year got my first ever chickens & they led me to you which I will always thank them for. Wishing all good things for you & your loved ones & thank you for all you do. Genene

[@DeborahDickey]

Please make a t-shirt that says "so here I am middle aged with chickens" I would buy two! Thank you for sharing this relatable experience.

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

😂❤️

[@southforktinyfarm9391]

Happy birthday! I am so glad that more women are talking about this! I’ve had panic attacks my whole life but they changed and hit a whole new scary level around 43 years old. It’s conveniently oriented with my cycle just like yours but SSRIs will help with it. Thanks for talking about it. It takes courage ❤

[@junegoguen6961]

Thank you for that. Love your channel. At 71 I got 4 chicks this past spring and never looked back. You cannot say enough about having them and how therapeutic they are. Happy Birthday!

[@DJCBECK1]

Happy Belated BIRTHday Madam President !...No hen-a-pause just my period ended and I fortunately never went through anything else. However, my husband claims I gain a sense of smell of EVERYthing...ugh (the TRASH) seriously ! I'm always outside in nature, garden, and lawn care so that may have been a blessing through the CHANGE! Praying for y'all who do have struggles and it will be a journey that will end hopefully and enjoy life more abundantly! Amen!

[@bettydexter1016]

I love your book. Learned so much from you. I now have 4 young Black Sussex, so far get one egg a day. We all are with you. ❤ hugs

[@holynyork7124]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY YOU WILD, WONDERFUL, whimsical lady.Here’s for the years to come. 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@benmoffitt7524]

I think a lot of people experience this and don’t talk about it. Thank you for your openness about your experiences. It really helps others to hear you talking about it. Happy birthday to you!

[@AJsGreenThumbLLC]

Dalia Happy Birthday to you!! Here's hoping you have a peaceful and enjoyable Birthday! I so appreciate you sharing your experiences because you are definitely touching someone's heart and to know they are not alone! All the Blessings!🍰🍰🍰

[@kathymontoya4142]

Happy Birthday from a fellow PNW chickenaholic! Hope the day is as special as you are. Thanks for your honest talk!

[@schammond8993]

I inherited early menopause from my Mother. Love her, hate that about her. 😅 Night sweats, hot flashes, sleep deprivation, lack of concentration and just plain tired all the time. After dealing with all that for several years, trying natural remedies to no avail I chose a low dose hormone therapy. I realize not everyone will agree with that. However I had no quality of life. I chose quality of life. That was on my 50th birthday, I'm 67 and I feel great. Hormones control a lot of things going on in our body. Nothing to mess around with. Stay healthy Madam President and God's Blessings.

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

❤️❤️❤️

[@sandypipher5846]

Happy birthday 🎉

[@debbijesse4601]

Happy belated birthday, dear Dalia! I turned 50 earlier this year and started going through menopause. Luckily, it's been relatively tame, but there are those days when I wake up wanting to break things or cry for no reason. The joys of hormones! It's ok to have bad days and feel like crap! I'm sure you know chickens are great therapy for getting out of a bad mood. When I feel down or irritated, I go hang out with my girls, and everything disappears. Love to my cluckers! Hang in there honey!

[@jeanlove8125]

Happy Birthday ,🎈🎉🌹🌹I enjoy your show ! bought your book,We should alll have chickens! Enjoyed it very much!I. I understand about your panic attacks! Been there,done that! I am 82 years young ! I started my new hobby of raising chicks and now we get 10 and 11 eggs every day! These hens are my saving grace after my Lord Jesus Christ! And my precious hubby! We have been married for 62 years! We have 12 hens and had 2 roosters , We 😂gave our roosters away . Too much drama! I love your informative information! Learned a lot from you!, Guess I’d better stop texting and get busy! Take care ! Love ,Jean

[@jeanlove8125]

Happy Birthday ,again! 🎂🎉🎈🎈🎁

[@NicyDelValle]

Happy Birthday!!! And thank you for your honesty!!! 43 here and my chickens are my therapy!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@Sylvia-zg6yh]

Wishing you all the happiness. Happy Birthday dear friend. Hope your day is so special for you as your so special to us.🎉

[@dawnrowell2069]

Happy Birthday. I’ve listened to Dr. Mindy Pelz and she has some interesting insight on our cycles and our diet during different times of our cycles. I had hot flashes for almost 5 years and I stopped drinking caffeine, stopped drinking soda, or anything with high fructose corn syrup and I haven’t had a hot flash since. Since stopping the caffeine I feel my emotional state is far more…….controlled is maybe the best description. Menopause is hard to pin down because it’s so different for every woman. Chickens are great therapy though!

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

I recently quit black tea and coffee. I still have green tea but I’ve noticed a huge difference in how I feel!

[@dawnrowell2069]

I started taking Ashwagandha also and it’s made a huge difference.

[@connievanmeter3206]

I hope this message reaches you…bless you for using your wonderful platform to talk about this subject! I remember my first panic attack…I thought if I closed my eyes I wouldn’t wake up. I was certain I would stop breathing or have a heart attack and die. Not only that, but mine became an out of body experience, I could hear myself telling my husband something wasn’t right, but it was like I wasn’t saying it. I have never been so afraid!! I don’t know if you’re a believer in God, but this is truly an attack of the enemy!

[@seheindel]

I've gone through menopause and just took over a neighbor's 8 hens at age 72. Sometimes I wonder what got into me! I bought your "Let's All Keep Chickens" and have really enjoyed it.

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Thank you so much!

[@holynyork7124]

Oh sweetie, I have them too. God love ya, they get easier, honest. 71 years old now, and looking back life is better than then! I’m sending you good vibes and prayers. You kick it up a notch so very often. Stress is awfully hard to deal with, I either cry or laugh! Connect with your close family and friends. My henapause hit me at 38! Went on hormones three years & medically had to stop. Enjoy your life & beautiful family. And when needed or wanted, hang with your wonderful fun filled chickens. Light, love, & health & happiness to u & urs my friend. Kindly, The ol’ bat in The hat, Holyn

[@ericjohnson1008]

It's great to have a team to help with chickenlandia.

[@glynisarnall3644]

Happy birthday Mrs. President. I never had anxiety attacks until 3 yrs ago when I was 59. Just out of no where I started to panic on the way to work. Had a break down on the phone with my boss. It was so embarrassing, I was always the strong in control one. She handled the situation well. Found out my hormones were out of balance. They were able to get it under control. I really enjoy your channel. I'm in the process of getting a coop and run together and have my own backyard chickens. Thanks for all the great videos.

[@3michellemybelle]

I'm glad you found out what the problem was

[@SunGoddessFaith]

You are such a beautiful soul and I love you! Thank you so much for sharing your life experiences with us. I hope you had a wonderful birthday💝

[@tarayoakum9393]

Happy, happy Birthday!🎉 As someone just beginning on this path, who also deals with anxiety, I so appreciate this video!

[@eddieb1323]

Happy Birthday Dalia! Hope you had a great birthday, thank you so much for sharing your story.

[@13MoonsOverMayhem]

Guuurrrlll! You know, I'm just a bit ahead of you, and you also know that I also am crazy, lol. I love you, and I'm sending you virtual hugs and cool breezes for your personal summers. I appreciate so much how you've been there when I have felt like I was losing my mind.

[@paulasmith4933]

🎉 HAPPY BIRTHDAY! THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH!!

[@DaltonGang2013]

Happy birthday Dalia!! 🎉 I feel ya girl! I'm starting the peri-henopause myself.🥴 Things are getting weird for sure. Praying for you and hoping the panic attacks go away. Hugs🤗

[@silviadias7791]

Happy Birthday!! I too found out I suffer from anxiety, but before going on medication, I didn't know what was going on. I knew I didn't want to go out of the house or into town, let alone going to work, I really had some panic going. It was around the time I was getting into my late 40's, early 50's. Now that you said something about menopause, it makes sense. Thank you so much for your time and effort and being honest! Love seeing all your different birds!!

[@Hopeful-w7h]

I’m well past menopause, but I hear you! Hang in there, it gets better. Like, way better!

[@misstybrogdon6444]

Thank you for sharing. I was a single mom of 3 grown boys not too long ago. Remarried over 3 years ago. We had a surprise baby boy. (TAH DAHHH!) AND now I have chickens. (I am currently 44) LOLOL!! This is one of my favorite videos you have made. I am grateful to hear that I MAY not be going crazy. I have so many responsibilities warring with my internal drive to slow down, celebrate everything, enjoy my growing family. That alone is enough to drive you nuts!

[@fttransport2108]

Happy birthday Dalia 🎉 I to have been going through hen o paws. I had a total hystorectomy in 1997 because of endometriosis. And now that I'm 58 it's gotten a little better. I've been taking over the counter Estroven Complete from Walmart 2 pills a day. I've got Buff Orpington's 18 of my ladies so sweet ❤ I love my girls I'm known as the crazy chicken lady and that's OK I wouldn't have it any other way. Thank you for all of your videos I watch them all the time. It was one of your videos about sour crop didn't known anything about it nor heard of it till after watching I saw that my buff Jewels something looked off and she had dull on her breast then I smelled her and it was sour and followed your instruction and Jewels was much better. Thank for your teaching and I too have panic attacks it does get better again thank you Tina from Tyler WA

[@nicolenuckols4187]

It absolutely makes sense. Palpitations, loss of memory, fuzzines throughout the day. A huge energy shift... a disconnect from the brain to your lady bits while in a relationship, that will send you straight into a therapy session with a regain therapist. I hope you can make it through, do what is best for you! Don't let people shame you into deciding what works better for you. Hormone therapy has come a LONG way. Research your comfort level with anything new out there.

[@patriciadunaway3894]

I'm way past henapause. I did get chickens in my 60's to help with distressing from works as a nurse. I'm still working full time and have a specialized job, which is very stressful. The chickens really do help. Thank you

[@granitemoss1451]

So, like a chicken, you hide it when you're unwell? 😁 Thank you for being brave enough to speak up because you're right, it's not really discussed. Even many healthcare providers don't even know a lot about it and what's 'normal'! I had some physical stuff going on that is not unheard of in this stage of life but I had to do my own research to discover that while it's miserable, it's sometimes a natural part of the process and there is no emergency. I find regular exercise helps with the anxiety but I am an introvert and anything social quickly exhausts me, only getting worse as I get older.

[@angelcrumpton1194]

I am in full blown henapause! Lol😂 I have been having panic attacks since age 51…. I am 59. I see a good doctor for it and she has helped me deal with it and because she is 65 herself and completely understands what I am dealing with❤ she is amazing and I do use my cosmic chicken coop to help me deal with so so much… I don’t know what I would do without my little birds… I really don’t. Be well Dahlia! It does get better. God bless you always and thanks for sharing this with ♥️us♥️

[@christysmith5211]

Happy birthday! 46 here and love my chicken time with you on this channel.

[@teyrakoncitik7101]

Happy Birthday sweet lady. Don't let anyone tell you that this stage of life is a breeze...it's not!!! And, there are times you will feel crazy so don't panic!!! Thanks for being so brave, honest and up front!! Oh, and I enjoy you so much!!!

[@WhitepepperFarmshomestead]

We have 5 kids, 3 of which are school aged and some of the people we have met in the school systems are pretty amazing. They KNOW when something is up with the kids and I'm happy to see it translates to adults too!

[@carolemerritt6671]

Hey Pres! Belated Happy Birthday! 69 here and I remember clearly feeling that “insanity”. Thankfully I had good, supportive friends around me when “henopause” time snuck up on me. Looks like you have a lot of friends here too. Off the topic, but thought of you tonight when I was closing up the coop. Had to check and make sure I left the door open enough for some ventilation so poked my head in to check. It was dark in there but met face-to-face with the big guy standing guard duty (the rooster) with just his head sticking out keeping an eye on me. I couldn’t stop laughing! Never thought chickens could be cute until these guys came into my life! Thanks for all I’ve learned from you.

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Haha how funny!! I love it. ❤️❤️❤️

[@ruthkitson9549]

You are amazing, Ive been through the manapause and eventally coming out the other end, It was a touch patch in my life, becasue of your we are planning to get some chickens soon. Your videos have educated us so much. You are a wonderful, genuine person. Thank you for changing our lives for the better

[@hannahpieplow8557]

WelcometoChickenlandia Happy 49 Birthday 🎂

[@bearfruitgardening6908]

Girl! Im almost 40 and I feel the same! So many changes that we go through....bless you for sharing this.

[@tonyah9789]

❤❤❤ Happy Birthday and good for you in getting this information out. Much love

[@cathyl4622]

So sorry you are going through this. I am hoping that when you are through menopause that maybe the cyclical panic attacks will subside. My migraines immediately stopped with menopause.

[@RevLetaLee]

Happy birthday. Love seeing your team. I have only 4 chickens, I'm in Tacoma. I love listening to your experience and teaching because you are here in the same state and have similar weather. It makes me feel secure about what I'm doing. Also, you are fun and funny. Thanks for your work.

[@pattymorton8880]

Amen!!! Glad you talked about this, i Started at the age of 40, my eyes also changed at 40…..40 was so hard for me mentally. 64 and still having Hot flashes, i have been on hormones but no more after 65 per my Gyno. Im so scared and miserable, I’ve started to slowly wean my self off of them…..Hot flashes have gotten worse now with less pills thru the week. My life after 65 will be Horrible, people look at me and ask why is your face red and dripping with sweat, so embarrassing! Hubby cant even hug me at nite…..IM SO HOT! And they say these are the Golden Years! NOT!

[@judylaparne9761]

A very Happy Birthday

[@kami6222]

I have panic attacked that has alot to do with my monthly since 1994. I have NEVER heard anyone say this out loud! Since I went threw menopause, they are much less frequent. Thank you! for more than 20 years, people have told me that it was in my head.

[@amberlee7777]

At 38 I went thru a complete breakdown, thought I was going thru Menopause early, I had just moved across the US, bought a house and so many changes, I literally lost my mind, and for 6 months cried every single day, drove my family crazy and was able to get myself out of it without medicine and it made me stronger to this day. It scares me to think of how I felt then, the way my mind was, but it made me realize how important it is for people to be there for you and support you while you go thru a change or things that others might be embarrassed to talk about, I wasn't, I tried to talk to anyone even strangers just to express what was going on, I needed people. It made me so sad for people that live with depression and anxiety every single day. My 88 ytear old great aunt did her whole life and no-one talked to her about it, everything was hush hush and it ruined her life because she never got her feelings out. It's heartbreaking. Thanks for sharing this!

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

I’m so glad you were able to get through that!

[@cathrinpeets2232]

Thank you for talking about this and opening up about your struggles. I love that aging affords women liberty to find our own salvation and courage to pursue our dreams. It makes all the other bull$%!& crap that happens to us feel more OK. Happy birthday!

[@user-3L3C12cR]

Well done. Hormones absolutely rule our lives. The trick as you say is to find our peace, and our personal schedule, our pace in and with nature. Taking a day or days to recharge before you attempt anything new is a must.