A Glasgow woman has spoken of the "whirling blizzard of dark thoughts" she experienced during perimenopause and is urging other people to learn more about the symptoms to help protect their own mental health.
Abi Judge, from Hyndland, want to help others who may be in the same situation and not know where to turn.
50-year-old Abi also spoke of her relief at getting through some of her darkest moments through the use of cannabis oil. She said she hopes women will feel more prepared when they begin to experience perimenopausal symptoms.