Emotional and Mental Health
Navigate the ups and downs of midlife transitions.
This section provides insights and support for managing common emotional and mental health challenges during menopause, such as anxiety, mood swings, and brain fog. Discover coping strategies, mindfulness practices, and expert advice to maintain emotional balance and mental clarity.
How do you manage days when you don’t feel like doing anything?
Taking one day at a time and celebrating small accomplishments can help. Low-impact workouts, green tea, relaxation stretches, massages, and healthy eating may improve energy levels. Yoga, deep breathing, uplifting music, or even short walks or workouts can provide a mental reset. Talking to someone and practicing mindfulness can also help.
What do you do when you're suddenly moody?
Coping with sudden mood changes might include crying or using breathing exercises to release emotions. Consulting a psychologist for medical advice, such as anti-depressants, has helped some people. Essential oils, particularly citrus-based ones, are also known to uplift mood.
My emotions are always affected, are they caused by menopause?
Yes, hormonal changes during menopause can cause mood swings, irritability, and even depression. Recognizing these as symptoms of menopause and seeking support from counselors, loved ones, or medical professionals can help.
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Do you experience anxiety? How do you deal with it?
Anxiety is common during menopause. Strategies that can help include journaling to process emotions, talking to someone, practicing yoga, meditating with calming music, and diffusing essential oils. Daily walks, especially grounding with bare feet on soil, and breathwork are also effective. Counseling can be beneficial for acknowledging and managing feelings of panic and overwhelm.