Psychology and Menopause.

One of the biggest issues we're facing is that menopause was not openly discussed in the past. Thank goodness, that is now changing! Just being part of this shift in approach to health and well-being can be enormously empowering. 

Why Is Menopause affecting you psychologically & emotionally?

You can start experiencing symptoms in your early 40’s. Some are emotional or psychological, like the following:

  • Brain fog

  • Inability to think clearly or make decisions

  • Forgetfulness

  • Inability to sleep, making symptoms such as anxiety or mood swings worse

You need to recognize your individual symptoms to avoid misdiagnosis, given that some symptoms present themselves in a very similar way to mild dementia. Here is a good checklist to help you recognize perimenopause:

  • Do you feel unable to make decisions?

  • Do you often forget people’s names, even those you have known for some time?

  • Do you often walk into a room and wonder why you did?

  • Is your sleep becoming disturbed?

  • Do you feel hot for a few minutes at a time, perhaps making you sweat?

  • Is your hair thinning or changing in texture?

  • Are her periods becoming heavier or more irregular?

  • Do you find yourself having outbursts of emotion, like anger or even floods of tears? 

If you are experiencing any of the above symptoms, chances are your perimenopause has begun.

But there's no need to worry because you have already taken the first steps toward helping yourself get ahead of it. Soon, you will become self-sufficient in managing your symptoms.

If, however, you are already post-menopause (the time after your periods have ended for at least 12 months), then this is still a great way to manage and feel more in control. 

Why Does Menopause Affect You Psychologically?

Simply put, the rapid decline in hormones disrupts your brain chemistry. To compensate for this, your brain function changes slightly, bringing about menopausal symptoms.

Serotonin (known as the happy chemical) and endorphins (a group of hormones secreted within the brain and nervous system with several physiological functions) are affected, and the brain needs to work harder.

But remember that the brain is super clever! It will correct itself in time, but it could really use your help. 

When asked, many say that the psychological impact of menopause is worse than the physical symptoms. Of course, we know that you are less likely to cope well with the symptoms you may be experiencing unless you feel in control, self-assured and happy.

We want you to start identifying the areas where you need the most help. Once you recognize these, it becomes much more straightforward. You will learn to develop a healthier mindset, which, in turn, relieves symptoms. Once you manage your emotional symptoms, you will often find the physical ones disappear.

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