Stress and Anxiety
The hormones that control the menstrual cycle also impact on the production of Serotonin, the Happy Hormone and Cortisol, your stress hormone. So when Oestrogen crashes during perimenopause, Serotonin levels decrease and Cortisol increases. Bit of an unfortunate double whammy to say the least, and its topped off with poor sleep that results from the lack of Progesterone.
These changes play a big part in the increased sense of emotional turmoil that many of us feel in menopause.
Top Tip for Stress and Anxiety:
You are not going to want to hear this - but cutting down on sugar and caffeine can hugely help reduce stress and anxiety.
All these substances do is give you a temporary, unnatural burst of energy and then they rob you of your mojo later in the day when you crash back down again - the exhaustion and lack of motivation kicks in sometimes followed by depression.
Make sure you get lovely things to replace the sugar and the caffeinated drinks so you don’t feel like you are missing out.
There are lots of perfectly tasty sugar free products on the market these days. I use erythritol in cakes and my sugar loving friends never know!
I’ve also found some great decaf teas (I swear it's like a proper builders cuppa) and some chemical free (Swedish method) rich decaf coffee.
Have a look at some of our recipe videos on social media (I have put a link to a delicious lime, ginger and coconut cheesecake recipe on our Instagram for starters!) and you can also find recipes here on the website.
How else can I help?
Menopause symptoms affect many of us dramatically. Both physically and emotionally it can have a significant impact on anything from relationships, work, family life, hobbies and most fundamentally your sense of self.
However, it can truly be the most powerful and liberating time of your life. It may seem impossible to believe right now, but trust me - you can use its challenges to fuel your personal, physical and spiritual growth during this next phase of life.
From Nutritional Protocols, Yoga and Qigong, Menopause Coaching and Workplace Training, I can offer step by step guidance to steer you through menopause’s choppy waters.
First Watch my Menopause Masterclass and after that you will be directed to a booking page where you can Book a 20 minute Free Discovery Call and tell me what is going on for you.
If you would like to find out more and take the next step check the links below.
What to do next?
Join my Facebook Group where you can access a community of people going through the menopause transition.
Sign up to the newsletter for my latest articles about menopause nutrition, movement and more.
Visit the Natural Menopause Method website page to find out more about the work I do to help women navigate their menopause journey.
If you are struggling with symptoms at work or you would like to improve the conversations and provisions around menopause in your workplace then visit the Menopause in the Workplace page where you can find information about the packages and presentations I offer.
The symptom quiz has been designed for women going through perimenopause, menopause or post-menopause. It is not a substitute for advice provided by your general practitioner or other healthcare provider. You should not take any action based on the content of this quiz and its results or top tips, without first seeking medical advice.