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Understanding mood swings and anxiety during the perimenopause and menopause

Understanding mood swings and anxiety during the perimenopause and menopause

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Perimenopause and menopause are often spoken about in terms of hot flushes, night sweats, and hormonal changes—but the mental health side of this transition is just as important. During this stage of life, fluctuating hormones can bring mood swings, anxiety, brain fog, sleep disturbances, and even depression. At the same time, many women are navigating major life shifts—caring for aging parents, career pressures, changing relationships, or the empty nest—which can all add to emotional strain.

In this episode, we explore how perimenopause and menopause affect mental health, why these changes happen, and what support, strategies, and treatments can help. From understanding the biological impact of hormones on the brain, to breaking the stigma around talking openly about midlife mental health, this conversation shines a light on a topic that is too often overlooked.

Whether you’re going through this transition yourself or supporting someone who is, this episode offers insights, compassion, and practical tools for building resilience and finding balance in this next chapter of life.

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