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Hot flashes and night sweats are two of the most frequently noted symptoms of perimenopause (Ying, Zhangbin, & Minfang, 2015). Whether or not a woman is able to joke about her “own personal summer” is generally tied to the level of disruption that these experiences generate. When night sweats are keeping a woman from getting adequate sleep, any other menopausal symptoms may be exacerbated by her sleep deficit. Irritability, moodiness, and fatigue are also symptoms of insufficient sleep, and when coupled with other menopausal symptoms, a woman may believe menopause to be an exceedingly challenging transition. Hot flashes, too, can create frustration and irritability in some women. When these experiences are normalized and their transitory nature understood, they may be less likely to create significant distress. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. When these symptoms are compounded with the sleep disturbances that occur during midlife, women may be challenged in feeling stable and emotionally sound.