Link between Anxiety and Menopause

Understanding the link between Anxiety and Menopause

January 22, 20233 min read


If you're experiencing anxiety during menopause, you're not alone. Many women go through the same thing, as hormonal changes can cause waves of anxiety to flow through the body. But there are steps you can take to help manage your anxiety and make yourself more comfortable. In this blog post, we'll explore the link between menopause and anxiety, and how easy it is to implement natural relaxation techniques that can make a big difference. So if you're feeling anxious, read on for some helpful tips.

How can anxiety be caused by menopause and what does it feel like?

Menopause is a natural event in every woman's life - and while it can also be an exciting transition into renewed self-discovery, anxiety often accompanies this transition due to shifting hormone levels. It can feel like an unwelcome disruption of your normal quiet inner dialogue and make you feel anxious, overwhelmed and out of control. You may experience anxiety as tightness in your chest, difficulty concentrating or sudden outbursts of emotional responses - simply put, anxiety during menopause is experienced on a visceral emotional level. Fortunately, there are natural steps that help ease anxiety during menopause so women can not only manage anxiety symptoms but live fuller lives amidst the hormonal upheaval.

Natural and easy to implement steps that help you to relax and feel more comfortable as waves of anxiety flow through your body due to hormonal changes

Menopause can cause us to feel anxious and overwhelmed as our bodies go through natural hormonal changes. But taking natural and easy to implement steps can make all the difference in managing these waves of anxiety, helping you to relax and feel more comfortable. Whether it’s taking a relaxation break each day or indulging in some self-care activities like reading a book or tuning into a yoga class– natural tips which focus on mindfulness can help bring down stress levels and help us to come back to balance with our hormones.

Some final thoughts on managing anxiety during menopause

The days of menopause can leave us feeling physically, emotionally, and mentally drained. When faced with the challenges that menopause brings, it is important to manage our anxiety through natural approaches such as deep breathing, yoga, meditation, and other relaxation techniques. By taking deliberate steps towards managing anxiousness during this transitional period, we can journey through the process more calmly — embracing whatever emotions or challenges come our way. Additionally, developing a support system with family and friends or a health care provider whose guidance you value may help ease any mental and emotional turbulence caused by anxiety during menopause.

No matter which remedy, practice, or tool you use to cope with anxiety during menopause, it is important to remember that the transition can be an exciting time of renewal and self-discovery!

There is no one size fits all approach when it comes to managing anxiety during menopause. However, by taking a few simple steps to relax and embrace the experience, we can find balance and peace of mind during this transitional period. Taking natural approaches such as deep breathing, yoga or meditation may help us to manage our anxiety more effectively, while also providing us with an opportunity to explore new passions or interests that could bring joy into our lives. So don’t be afraid to take that first step and try something new. You may be surprised at how much better you feel!

Good luck and remember, you've got this!

Anne is a passionate holistic practitioner based in Coolangatta, supporting clients since 1999 with Reiki and Reflexology. She added Foot Mobilization, Facial Reflexology, Neuro Reflexology and Spinal Flow since then. Anne has witnessed remarkable transformations, relief from pain, better sleep, improved mobility, emotional balance, and even life-changing breakthroughs. One client, and her specialists still credit Anne for saving her life. Her treatments are a blend of insights, intuition, and genuine care, designed to help your body and mind reset, rejuvenate, and thrive.

As a mother of two and grandmother of four, she brings warmth, wisdom, and decades of hands-on experience to her passion as she shares what she’s learned from life, from her clients, and from continually studying natural ways to support women’s health, especially from midlife through menopause to beyond, that is why she created her online courses to support people.

Anne Hilarius-Ford

Anne is a passionate holistic practitioner based in Coolangatta, supporting clients since 1999 with Reiki and Reflexology. She added Foot Mobilization, Facial Reflexology, Neuro Reflexology and Spinal Flow since then. Anne has witnessed remarkable transformations, relief from pain, better sleep, improved mobility, emotional balance, and even life-changing breakthroughs. One client, and her specialists still credit Anne for saving her life. Her treatments are a blend of insights, intuition, and genuine care, designed to help your body and mind reset, rejuvenate, and thrive. As a mother of two and grandmother of four, she brings warmth, wisdom, and decades of hands-on experience to her passion as she shares what she’s learned from life, from her clients, and from continually studying natural ways to support women’s health, especially from midlife through menopause to beyond, that is why she created her online courses to support people.

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