Online Menopause Therapy

Can Menopause Really Affect My Mood?

One study showed that women are two times more likely to have a major depressive episode during menopause than at other times. Having a history or anxiety and depression prior to menopause further increases one’s risk of having these symptoms. While the experience of menopause varies greatly from woman to woman, please know that treatment is available and efficacious.

Can Menopause Cause Mental Issues

Yes, Menopause can cause mental issues. One possible reason is that the hormonal changes that occur during menopause can affect moods. Additionally, many women experience physical symptoms such as hot flashes and night sweats during menopause which can also lead to feeling stressed and overwhelmed.

Why Is Menopause Taking Such a Great Toll On My Mental Health?

When a woman goes through menopause, she begins to produce less and less estrogen. Estrogen is a hormone which plays a critical role in womens’ bodies. Estrogen regulates other hormones such as serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine, all of which are associated with happier moods. Therefore, if a woman is producing less estrogen during menopause, then there is less estrogen available to regulate her other “mood boosting” hormones (Healthline). In addition to this, estrogen also plays a role in ones’ cognition, so often, women who are going menopause may experience changes in cognition.

Is Feeling Crazy Normal During Menopause?

Yes, feeling crazy is normal during menopause. Symptoms like mood swings, irritability, and forgetfulness are all common during this time. It's important to remember that these symptoms are usually temporary and should go away after a few years.

How can I overcome Menopause Anxiety?

There are a few things that you can do to help overcome menopause anxiety. First, stay positive and focus on the good things about this change in your life. Also, keep up with your regular exercise routine and eat a healthy diet. Finally, talk to your therapist if you are experiencing any abnormal symptoms or feeling particularly anxious. They may be able to prescribe medication or other treatment options that can help.

All Women (Yes, Even Celebrities!) Go Through Menopause

Kim Cattrall, actor from Sex and the City, opened up about her menopause journey in an interview with Cosmpolitan. She said, . “I feel empowered talking about menopause because I’m going through it and have been going through it for six years… Millions of women are going through it; it’s part of nature. But it can be very confusing and isolating.” In this interview, Cattrall wanted to emphasize that menopause is “... natural as having a child—it really is; it’s part of life… Like anything in nature: The seed is planted, it grows, it comes to fruition, after a period of time it starts to change and age, and it’s scary. You wonder, Will I be attractive, desirable, feminine?... I think it’s one of the reasons why it’s so taboo is because we don’t talk about it—it’s too frightening even to talk to a doctor about it. I want to reach out to women to encourage them to educate themselves about this time in their lives.”

Why Can’t I Just Talk to My Friends and Family About Menopause?

If you feel comfortable opening up to your friends and family about your menopause journey, that is amazing! Friends and family are great tools in that they already know you and your life on a close level, and can offer you some sort of comfort.

This being said, there are a lot of shortcomings if you plan on relying on your friends and family for your mental health. While your friends and family are great to have for support, it is often useful to talk with a trained mental health professional who is skilled in teaching productive coping skills and understand techniques to help you through this journey.

If I Am Experiencing Changes in Mood Due to Menopause, Why Should I Choose LunaJoy?

At LunaJoy, our online counselors, therapist and teleproviders specialize in women’s mental health and have vast experience in coaching women through transitions such as menopause. LunaJoy aims to blend conventional interventions with holistic approaches through video sessions that take place over a HIPAA secure telemedicine platform.