What kinds of emotions may I experience during menopause?
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Menopause can bring negative feelings about getting older or disappointments in how one's life has turned out. Also, negative emotions or sad feelings can come from the reality of not being able to have children anymore. At this midlife stage, negative emotions can also come from unhappy relationships or not having a life partner or established relationship.
Menopause can bring negative feelings about getting older or disappointments in how one's life has turned out. Also, negative emotions or sad feelings can come from the reality of not being able to have children anymore. At this midlife stage,... More -
RealAge answered:Just as premenstrual syndrome (PMS) can trigger chocolate cravings and crankiness, fluctuating hormone levels can cause emotional symptoms, too. Sadness, irritability, fatigue, anxiety, and aggressiveness are some of the feelings that can crop up along your journey. While most women go through menopause without serious emotional health issues, about 20% will experience depression. If you had mood swings before your monthly periods or if you had depression after giving birth, you may be more prone to mood issues during menopause.
Just as premenstrual syndrome (PMS) can trigger chocolate cravings and crankiness, fluctuating hormone levels can cause emotional symptoms, too. Sadness, irritability, fatigue, anxiety, and aggressiveness are some of the feelings that can... More
