Drew Barrymore shares the reality of turning 50 as a woman.
Barrymore, who turned 50 in February, spoke about the downsides of hormone therapy, as well as managing other signs of aging.
She said People she “just underwent hormone therapy,” used to treat the symptoms of menopause.
“Everyone said it would be trial and error, and I just made a lot of mistakes,” the Charlie’s Angels ” the star said, calling the process “difficult.”
“I didn’t recognize the person I saw in the mirror. I thought, ‘Is that the crypt keeper?’ No, it’s me,” she added.
The actress and talk show host revealed her face was sallow and “puffy from hormones”, admitting: “I just didn’t feel good about myself.”
However, Barrymore always resists such thoughts and turns to healthy practices that have worked for her in the past.
“Every time I feel this way, I’m like, ‘Okay, buckle down: eat healthier, prioritize sleep, start exercising a little more and get back to center,'” she explained.
“My therapist and mentor, Dr. Barry Michels, helped me write a list of seven healthy habits that work for me, and I’ve just been coming back to that list,” Barrymore said.
“Actually it has faded over time and I trace it with a black pen so I can still read it perfectly because it helps,” said the 50 first dates star added.
“It’s not good to stay stuck and not feel confident, attractive, or good about yourself. So these are just small steps you can take,” Drew Barrymore noted.
