The Menopausal Crossword Puzzle

DOWN:

1.   Internal spontaneous combustion events.

2.   The emotional pit stop you didn't schedule.

3.   When your thoughts run on Windows 98 speed.

4.   The disapperating act you didn't agree to.

5.   Your chest's way of jump-scaring you.

6.   The ability to catastrophize in 0.2 seconds flat.

8.       Puberty called - it wants its skin problems back.

11. The 3 a.m. hobby you never wanted.

13. Because stairs are now a high-intensity workout.

14. The magical skill of gaining weight from the scent of bread.

17. That burning feeling that isn't passion.

ACROSS:

7.   When your calendar throws up its hands.

9.   When you ears DJ our midlife crisis.

10. Nature's game of - Will you make it in time?

12. The prequel to menopause, featuring surprise plot twists and mood swings.

13. The headliner.

15. Midnight saunas you didn't sign up for.

16. When you skin thins it's a wool sweater.

18. Once roaring like a lion, now more like a sedated house cat.