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Join the menopause wellness program

By Caria CommunityPublished 6 February 2022Updated 11 April 20222 min read

The Caria program is expert-designed and based on research-proven techniques to manage menopausal symptoms. For the next 6 weeks, you’ll find 4 daily activities in the Caria app in the “Program” section. These activities are based on evidence-backed techniques to help symptoms of menopause and improve your wellbeing, including:

  • A daily lesson based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help you understand fundamentals of how your body is changing and how to best take care of it
  • A guided audio session to learn evidence-based techniques like diaphragmatic breathing to reduce common symptoms
  • A quick 10-minute stretch routine to add movement to your day, relieve tension, and reduce symptoms like joint and muscular pain
  • A daily discussion to connect with the Caria Community and share the experience with other women in the program.

How to get started

  • Head to the “Explore” section of the app where you’ll find the new Program.
  • Tap on ‘Join the program’, complete the check-in, and provide your email ID
  • Get started with the first activity listed under Day 1!

Are you ready?

This poll ran on the Caria community site and is now closed. The final results are below.

  • 💪 Let's do this!39.16%1,150 votes
  • 🤷‍♀️ Sure, why not?18.05%530 votes
  • ☝️ Count me in15.46%454 votes
  • 💆 I need this...10.25%301 votes
  • 😬 I'll do at least one week8.78%258 votes
  • 🤔 Hmm... can't hurt8.31%244 votes

2,937 responses in total.

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Real experiences shared by the community, from the original discussion to today.

  • Sandy4 years ago

    Hi everyone

    • Knight3 years ago

      Hi

  • Margaret4 years ago

    Excited to join! This sounds like what I need

  • Stephanie4 years ago

    Anything to learn more so I can share

    • Knight3 years ago

      Right on

  • Rosemary4 years ago

    Hi what a great app! Woo hoo

    • Knight3 years ago

      I like it too

  • *A4 years ago

    ?

  • TC4 years ago

    Hey I just want it to be over. Omg

    • Jen3 years ago

      Same!

    • Jann3 years ago

      Who told you it would ever be “over?”

    • Knight3 years ago

      Yep

    • Knight3 years ago

      Heck yeah I can’t handle this but by the grace of God I can get through this

    • Ayesha3 years ago

      Same! I’m only 44 ?

    • Jessreplying to Ayesha3 years ago

      Me too, 44!? kinda just wanna get it over with though

    • Bethreplying to Ayesha2 years ago

      Me too! I just had a total hysterectomy and they took my remaining ovary. I’ve been thrown straight into menopause!

    • Bethreplying to Ayesha2 years ago

      Me too! Mine is surgically induced.

    • Melissa3 years ago

      I just started like 3 months ago. I’m 49 and this is absolutely the worst my mental health has been. I feel like I losing it.

    • Jenniferreplying to Melissa2 years ago

      Same here!! And look at it as a rebirth and I will only grow and learn more about myself and use this as a way to connect with other women for support and guidance!

    • Kelly2 years ago

      I found out today my grandmother still got occasional hot flashes at 80!!! Yeesh. Will have to learn how best to live with it.

  • Andrea4 years ago

    Enjoying the program. Wish it was easier to keep track of which lesson I am though.

  • Melissa4 years ago

    Hey y’all

  • Anna4 years ago

    ?

  • TJ4 years ago

    Looking forward to it!

  • kai4 years ago

    I'm excited to start!

  • mC4 years ago

    So excited

  • Karen4 years ago

    Yeah

  • Leetina4 years ago

    Sounds interesting, so open to seeing changes in my life. Welcoming the new approach.

  • GZ4 years ago

    Mine won’t work. Signed up 3 different times and still doesn’t work.

    • Caria Team4 years ago

      Hi GZ, all you need to do is head to the Explore section of the app and follow the daily program - starting with Day 1. Feel free to message us on support@hellocaria.com if you have any questions or issues.

  • Jan4 years ago

    Looking to understand more and find some help

  • BJ4 years ago

    I’m ready to start and gain some relief!

    • Faz4 years ago

      Need to try this for sure

  • Filly4 years ago

    Looking forward to learn and improve my symptoms , go girl

  • Lynda4 years ago

    Excited to do this!

  • Lynda4 years ago

    Trying to find the new program in ‘Explore’ and there’s nothing about a 40day menopause challenge in there, should I be looking for something else or do I need to wait a few days after selecting ‘let’s do this’? Help please!!!

    • Caria Team4 years ago

      Hi Lynda, when you tap on 'Explore' the first thing you should see is the 'Program' tab - this is the 40 day menopause program. It's divided into sections by day, so you can begin by starting the activities listed under Day 1. You don't need to wait or take any other actions to join! Feel free to email us on support@hellocaria.com if you have any questions.

  • Katalin4 years ago

    Hi, This app is fantastic..?

  • Anuli4 years ago

    I think menopausal and peri-menopausal women already have enough on our plate so my first thought was- not another thing to do. For me taking this on means I need to figure out what to drop rather than adding more to my backlog which is already heaving. Great idea to help women take time for ourselves but I need to strip away some stuff first. ?

  • teneciab4 years ago

    Hey! ?

  • Terri4 years ago

    This a good app but got too keep up

  • Hayley4 years ago

    Anything to help, this warm weather is not kind to us menopausal ladies, let’s give this a go

  • Zandie4 years ago

    Going to try & stick to it!

  • Polly4 years ago

    I hate the menopause I’m angry all the time I cry at nothing I’ve had no period for 2 years sex makes me feel sick at the thought off it been married 38 years 3 kids 4 grandkids I’m 55 when will it end thank goodness I found this app hi all xx

    • Stephanie3 years ago

      I can relate to you ???

    • Dee3 years ago

      Lol

    • Shaboo3 years ago

      Same here! My angry outburst are out of control. I’ve had no desire to be close to any man. And oddly, even an air supply song I’ve heard for years, made me feel disgusted the other day. My best friend told me that the constant smell of body odor I’ve been smelling could actually be a known menopausal thing called phantom smell. Good grief, that’s a thing too?? Thus, I’ve begun looking for help.

    • Jess3 years ago

      Same. Sometimes I cry so hard, I can’t stop and I work myself into panic attacks and start hyperventilating. I’ve had to take an Ativan to calm down.

    • Suz2 years ago

      Wait… it doesn’t get better after you completely stop having periods? That’s what I’m looking forward to! No more periods:( I’m so sad to hear this.

  • Gg4 years ago

    I should do this!

  • Polly4 years ago

    Hi everyone ?

  • Jessy4 years ago

    Hey ladies! New to this journey and excited to have someone to go through it with!

  • Jac4 years ago

    Feel like I’m dying slowly sometimes. Weirded out.

  • Tiffany M.4 years ago

    I’m just beginning menopause and it sucks already. I found this app and I love it. Thank you whoever is responsible for creating this wonderful app.

  • Bliss4 years ago

    Let’s do this ladies x

  • Thanks Chelle4 years ago

    Great app. Hope it helps!

  • Jenny4 years ago

    I don’t WANT to need ANY of this menopause support stuff… but I have the strong sense that I desperately DO need any and all help I can get dealing with this (so-far) traumatizing experience! I’m grateful (in a bittersweet way!) for the valuable resource and the shared experience/community. I’m a mess!

    • Diane Thibodeau3 years ago

      My daughter introduced me to a product that has helped me so much! Less hot flashes and I’m sleeping through the night. My vaginal dryness is also way better!! It doesn’t have hormones or soy isoflavones! I am so grateful!! There is hope!

    • Carreplying to Diane Thibodeau3 years ago

      What is it

    • Optional Nicknamereplying to Car3 years ago

      Wonder if it’s black cohosh?

    • Mandykattreplying to Diane Thibodeau3 years ago

      What was the product? Is it OTC?

    • Heatherreplying to Diane Thibodeau2 years ago

      Interested as well in what the product was that your daughter made you aware of. Can you share? Thank you in advance

  • Emma4 years ago

    I need help to deal with the changes

  • Jhhhhh4 years ago

    ?

  • Kis4 years ago

    Looking forward

  • Cynthia4 years ago

    I’m new here ???? 13 years in (menopause) and I’m still struggling. I should have this down by now ?????

  • Lu4 years ago

    Hi everyone! I’m looking foward to improve how I feel!

  • Melissa3 years ago

    I’m just so tired of all of this

  • Kay3 years ago

    Appreciate any advice that can help me along the way

  • Bridgette3 years ago

    Happy for this app

  • Alexandra T3 years ago

    Ugh going from healthy and fit to frumpy, tired and unmotivated in a matter of months…feeling super unhappy with my current state

  • CC3 years ago

    This period of my life is a nightmare. I am gradually learning to accept my life is changing the mood swings hot flushes hair loss the crying for no reason makes me feel so alone although I know I’m not. It’s great to have a COMMUNITY to vent and learn from

  • CC3 years ago

    I’m still awaiting lost approval

  • Jen3 years ago

    Help!?

  • Rhonda Sue3 years ago

    The hot flashes and night sweats are horrible, I just want it to go away

  • Les3 years ago

    I start taking zinc, vitamin b, start exercising like doing 100 jump rope,dance for 5 minutes ,

  • Jaz3 years ago

    Staggering around in a wilderness of sweat, anxiety and madness, i don’t know who I am anymore ?

    • Ayesh3 years ago

      Wow! Your description is spot on!

  • Kat3 years ago

    I don’t want to be alone anymore: cool to be here!

  • An3 years ago

    A second that! Today has been alright. Some intense hot flashes and quick irrationality. (Overreacting) it’s 9:46 am… we shall see.

  • Ayesh3 years ago

    I’m pretty sure the moment before death feels similar to a hot flash! ?

    • Dana3 years ago

      I thought I was the only one ?‍?

    • Jenniferreplying to Dana2 years ago

      You are not alone!!!!

  • CedarJ3 years ago

    I recommend screaming loud. Yes. I am serious. Releasing the rage has been one of the most helpful things for me. Often turns into laughter or tears also. Getting it out

  • Songirl483 years ago

    I am hoping this will help me cope with it. It has been a living nightmare!

  • Marina3 years ago

    Where are my premature menopause sister at?

    • Steph3 years ago

      ✋ present ?

  • LLuLLu3 years ago

    Cliché but you really don’t know what you have until you lose it. What I would do to simply feel myself again.. I wouldn’t even care if I had a life, food, money, friends, anything! Just to feel myself again with none of these horrific life changing/ending symptoms!

    • Margie2 years ago

      I have to agree! I miss me.

  • Lola3 years ago

    Sick of menopause l. The hot flashes are unbearable followed by cold flashes. Brain fog horribleness

  • Lana3 years ago

    I’m somewhat new to my next chapter. I find that I have a few different things happening to my ‘new’ life. I think the most I’m suffering with atm is hot flashes, also I have MS, so I’m warm all the time (great for winter). But I have a theory: I think I get hot flashes (& they’re killing me) when it would of been my monthly bleed! What does everyone else think?

  • Lonnalew3 years ago

    I am so over this belly bloat, hot flashes, mood swing, joint pain, waking and not being able to go back to sleep crap! Oh let’s not forget the 20 pounds of extra weight that won’t go away no matter what I eat or how much I workout.

  • Mags3 years ago

    I am here in this group, because I want to get my life back. I feel I’ve lost years not feeling normal. I’m ready bring it on.

  • Vic3 years ago

    Thanks for all the honesty. I am 61 and have been struggling off and on for years now. Your openness which I relate to wholeheartedly, makes me feel less alone. Thank you so, so much.

  • Mercedes3 years ago

    Hi there. Hope to find my balance back.

  • Katrin3 years ago

    Hi, I hope I will get a lot of information and inspiration for this new phase in my life. Thanks for the support.

  • Kara3 years ago

    Hardest time of my life need it to ease also have a daughter with servere mental health as well

  • Car3 years ago

    It’s been a struggle dealing with all the body changes. I’m looking for some relief

  • Dina3 years ago

    I have been taking Amberen for a year, it is a little pricey, but IT is Worth every penny, and It WORKS!! It’s not a Prescription, it’s a vitamin formulation, it does take a good 30 days to really start making you feel better, so don’t get discouraged, mood swings at hot flashes were gone within the first 5 weeks, along with bloating (Let’s be honest, we’re women, we are Mood Swings) but they do get better!! (get it at Costco 90 day Supply for same price as 1 mth in reg. Store) Take time for yourself, walk, watch what you eat, and don’t put the guilt and pressure on yourself for taking a nap, or eating to much chocolate in a day- just get back on track for the rest of your tomorrow’s !! We are Women, We Will Concur!! Peace & Love to All of you Goddess’s!!

    • Margie2 years ago

      Yes great product! I’m 57 I’ve been taking it for about 12 years. Only thing I found that really helps me.

  • Samantha3 years ago

    Let’s get started

  • Bev3 years ago

    I am depressed about all these changes with menopause ?

  • Angie3 years ago

    In my mid 40’s. I didn’t know it would be this bad. I was not prepared for all these symptoms Why isn’t it talked about?

  • Stephanie3 years ago

    Good morning everyone

  • Donna3 years ago

    I thought I was the only one!

  • Mel3 years ago

    HRT helps with the sweats but not sure what else!

  • Dee3 years ago

    I’m 51. I started getting hot flashes a few years ago but just this year the sleep deprivation has kicked in and it is just awful. I get Night sweats , I toss and turn. First I’m burning hot then I’m freezing cold. I’m covering myself and uncovering myself all night long. The lack of sleep has affected my mental state (feeling extremely fatigue like I can’t go on and I am unable to think) and I’m afraid this is weakening my immune system although thank God I haven’t gotten sick. I try to eat healthy and eat less now. I cut back on sugar but it’s been no help. I am forgetting simple things that I normally wouldn’t. I don’t know what to do. My GYN told me to try CBD that contains CBG AND CDC for help with sleep but that stuff is expensive. She also suggested Siberian rhubarb so I bought a pack of pills from the Vitamin Shoppe but no progress as of yet. How am I supposed to live this way?

  • Cc3 years ago

    I am just early stage of menopause about 2 years I am 52.

  • Nad3 years ago

    It’s been awful

  • Meredith3 years ago

    Hi there, I’m new here and would like to share my experience with menopause. I’m 56 and post menopause, no period for 3 years. I noticed my first symptom started few years ago when I woke up with stiffness in my fingers. Now, my hands and part of my body are stiffness but usually subside throughout the day. I also feel lacking of motivation and tired most of the time. The symptom is worsening at night with the feeling of heat radiating from my head to my back. I don’t have night sweats but the heat from my head prevents me from sleeping. So, I think lacking of sleep triggers the headache that only on the lower back left section of my head and it usually went away on its own. Currently what did help me get through the night is the gel ice pack. I wrapped with towel and put it underneath my pillow. I wish there’s something that I can take without side effects. I’m miserable..

    • HBM2 years ago

      I invested in a Bed Jet to minimize my overheating at night. It has been a game changer! Check it out.

  • Diana3 years ago

    These hot flashes and night sweats are killing me!

  • Sonya2 years ago

    Can’t wait to take back some control !

  • Jo2 years ago

    Hi all….. literally just downloaded this app in the hope it helps… having a nightmare and feel like no-one is listening… my tolerance for numpties is zero … hoping that this app will help me through the worst.. am 47 been on HRT for a year but been taken off it today due to extreme periods and flooding… x

  • Noms2 years ago

    I see all these negative comments about wanting to support and wanting it to be over… so why are you here. Personally I want all the support I can get.

  • Red2 years ago

    I’m 30 and I haven’t had a period for over two years now so the doctor has told me that I have been through the menopause m; yet he won’t investigate why… should he be? I didn’t think I would be going through this so early in my life.. I’m quite worried/emotional about it…

    • Beth2 years ago

      I would get a second opinion. Find a gynecologist who will do an ultrasound of your uterus and ovaries. Side note: I always go to women doctors, particularly women gynecologists. They are much more in tune with what is going on in women’s bodies

  • Bri2 years ago

    Looking forward to this

  • Clara2 years ago

    Can’t wait

  • Beth2 years ago

    Just started due to a hysterectomy and removal of my remaining ovary. Yeeha! Reading, researching, and managing.

  • Jennifer2 years ago

    How do you determine if it’s menopause, stress related induced or combo of both?

  • Veronica2 years ago

    Struggling every day and night

  • Helen2 years ago

    Hoping something will lead me out of the hot, sweaty, foggy mess that is my life at present.

  • Chasing ghosts2 years ago

    Need to find a way through this

  • Amani2 years ago

    I’m so confused. Is it menopause or is it just me? Losing my self esteem and confidence.

  • Kim2 years ago

    This sucks draining me im weak im tired grumpy my nerves are shot to hell

  • Dee2 years ago

    I look in the mirror and be like who the hell is this new person🥴 The flip, flop is way crazy and totally not healthy. I went from 💪🏽 to wrong🫠

  • Tah2 years ago

    Peri/Menopause sux! At 47 I NEVER anticipated going through this “crap” so at this point I think I take all the HELP I can get!!! God give us all the strength to endure this experience on our life’s journey! Be blessed, fellow ladies!

  • Ann2 years ago

    Hi

  • Sandy2 years ago

    I was reading everyone’s comments, please don’t panick! I feel God has everything under control, and if you just give all those things you feel to him, things will go much better, for some of us women is a part of life, but I will tell you what has helped me a lot! I go to a holistic Dr and she has helped me a lot! The pellets I get are made of papaya and other natural ingredients that work with your own body hormones, so I would look into that, then the rest like my mental awareness I give to God, I am a born again Christian so I pray a lot and it really helps I also read the Bible because it has so much to say about what you should eat and how your state of mind needs to be like and also how you should treat yourself and others, hope this helped, stay lifted lady’s and God bless you all in Jesus name 🥰 P.S if you need any scripture passage please let me know, just know we serve a mighty God and he is in control 😊

  • Nel2 years ago

    hot flushes that get me

  • Shirlz2 years ago

    Hoping to get back to the confident person I once was.

  • Dianne2 years ago

    Jesus take the wheel💕

  • Haz2 years ago

    It be nice to sleep at night without waking up being too hot both through the year summer or winter the same

  • Christy2 years ago

    I feel I’m literally at a breaking point! It’s like all of a sudden some alien being has taken over my body and brain 😬😬 Feeling out of control is an understatement!

  • Kim2 years ago

    I got through day 3 and now if I want to continue o have to pay for a subscription. Is that right, or did I do something wrong?

  • Andrea2 years ago

    Well I guess my body decided its doing this menopause thing, or at least I just started to notice it, cause I’m almost 49

  • Andrea2 years ago

    Well I guess my body decided it’s doing this menopause thing, or at least I just started to notice it… I’m almost 49 and just started getting hot flashes and it’s been over 3 months since my cycle!

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