Mental Health and Peri-menopause
Jul 14, 2023
Let's talk about something important: our mental health.
Ladies, if you've been feeling down, ‘blue’, overwhelmed, or experiencing changes in your mood, you and your GP might be quick to assume it's depression. But have you considered the possibility of peri-menopause?
Peri-menopause is the transitional stage before menopause which generally starts in our mid-40s. It can bring about various physical and emotional changes.
One such change is fluctuations in our hormones, which believe it or not impacts our mental well-being, such as:
Mood swings Feeling irritable or anxious Sleep disturbances Lack of concentration
If these sound familiar, they might not be signs of depression, but rather your body adjusting to the hormonal shifts during peri-menopause. These may also be signs of a gut-imbalance, or adrenal fatigue, or even that your thyroid is struggling.
Seeking support from all kinds of healthcare professionals (such as your GP, a nutritionist, or a naturopathic practitioner) and opening up about your symptoms is crucial. More importantly, seek a practitioner that will treat you as a whole person (not just your symptoms) and help you get to the root cause of your symptoms - guiding you towards the right path for your optimal health.
It’s also important we talk more about peri-menopause (and all other issues affecting women, really), we learn to listen to our bodies and we trust ourselves more.
Helping you to increase your knowledge and understanding on this topic!
Laying the foundation for hormonal health is super important and starts with a wholesome diet.
About the author
Banish hormonal imbalances! Feel amazing all month long :)
I am a nutrition coach and herbalist specializing in women's health - such as pain free periods, no PMS, reducing endometriosis, and transitioning through perimenopause. I help women at all stages of life support their bodies, minds and hearts. I know firsthand how important continuous health support is to our wellbeing, and the importance of a strong foundation of good nutrition.
Working together, we will:
Discover the true root cause of your issues so that you can tackle them head on to create an inspiring life. This will help you heal faster. The changes you are empowered to make during our sessions together will lay the foundation for your overall health.
Develop clear goals and deep purpose, putting your self as number on priority. Taking easy steps to build a healthy foundation that you can sustain on your own.
Establish the understanding and habits you need to achieve your optimal health, through customized diet, nutraceuticals and lifestyle suggestions.
Create a plan that will guide you step by step on what you need to do to acheive optimal health. You are not doing this alone.
You have the power to take control of your life!