Menopause Anxiety
Doesn't Have to Rule Your Life
When Jill first began experiencing menopause anxiety
in her late forties, she was convinced that she was going crazy.
A successful executive known for her patience and good judgement, she suddenly began responding irrationally to situations that had never bothered her before the onset of menopause anxiety.
"My friends and family were extremely concerned about the changes in my behavior when I started experiencing menopause anxiety. They told me I had become a totally different person and that they were very worried about me. That was a very scary time in my life."
Some degree of menopause anxiety is to be expected given the dramatic changes a woman goes through during this significant life event. But for some women the symptoms are so severe that they affect their daily activities and relationships.
In her very helpful book titled "Calming Words," Dr. Jeannette Kavanagh points to the warning signs that may indicate that "normal tension" has escalated to anxiety. Her book outlines several methods for coping with anxiety.
"There are many paths from panic to peace," said Dr. Kavanagh. "Some paths are conventional and well-worn. Others are less conventional but equally safe and may be much more successful for your individual needs."
If you are beginning perimenopause or if you are actually going through menopause and dealing with an anxiety problem, there are things you can do to make menopause anxiety symptoms less troublesome.
Talk to your doctor about the menopause anxiety treatment methods that are best for you. Remember that you do not have to allow menopause anxiety to turn your life upside down. Get some professional advice and discover the joy of being yourself again.