Perimenopause mood swings can be affected by many things, from arguing with a loved one or something simple like losing your keys. It’s not always clear what causes mood swings. Rest assured that YOUR NOT CRAZY and things will get better over time.
WHAT IS PERIMENOPAUSE
Women may start to notice their periods becoming irregular. Your menstrual flow may be longer or shorter than it was before. It may also get heavier or lighter.
These changes are caused primarily by shifting estrogen and progesterone levels as your body prepares itself for menopause, which will involve no periods. Estrogen and progesterone are hormones that help to regulate the female reproductive system.
Many women have additional symptoms during both perimenopause and menopause. These symptoms may include:
- hot flashes
- vaginal dryness
- diminished sex drive
- trouble sleeping
- mood swings
WHAT ARE MOOD SWINGS
Mood swings are often one of the first things women notice that causes her to suspect something is not right! Characteristics of mood changes can include extreme irritability, blatant rage, concentrated anxiety, depression, indifference as well as nervousness.
Perimenopause and mood swings work together because changes in hormonal levels are beginning to take shape inside a woman’s body. Hormone levels affect the level of serotonin in the brain which can cause these symptoms.
HOW TO REDUCE SYMPTOMS
These symptoms will get better as time goes on. Here are a few steps that you can take now to help find relief.
MEDITATION
Meditation is a practice where an individual uses a technique, such as mindfulness, focusing your mind on a particular object, thought, or activity to train attention and awareness, and achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm and stable state.
YOGA
Yoga is performed as part of an exercise program to increase general health, reduce stress, improve flexibility and muscle strength, and alleviate certain physical and mental symptoms. Project Yoga is my go to yoga program, where you create your own customized yoga plan. Whether you are a beginner, advanced or never even tried yoga before.
TALK ABOUT IT
Talking about perimenopause mood swings with your family and friends helps you but it also helps them understand what you are going through and how to be by your side. Another healthy objective is to have a steady social support group to turn to, I recommend my favorite facebook group, Premenopause/Menopause Discussion Board
LIMIT YOUR CAFFEINE INTAKE
Limit your caffeine intake while you are having these mood swings. Caffeine can cause annoying symptoms like nervousness and restlessness and could also interrupt your sleep pattern. Caffeine drinks like soda and coffee come decaffeinated, they are just as good.
TAKE A SUPPLEMENT
A multivitamin and a supplement like Magnesium-Glycinate may also help load your body with the right nutrients, balancing things out. Be sure to check with your doctor before starting any supplements.
Are you going through perimenopause mood swings?
What has worked for you?
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Much Love,
Michele
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This is so insightful! I learned a lot.
Hi Cyndi, I am so happy you thought so! Thank you for commenting!