Women usually experience anxiety and perimenopause at the age of 40. They called that period a “change of life”. This occurs ten to fifteen years before menopause. Women experience it prior to her menopausal period. Perimenopause poignantly signals them that they are about to close the doors of bearing new life into the world through their physical bodies. Perimenopause can be experienced by all women. Therefore, no woman is exempted to this.
There are many emotional factors particular to perimenopause that can contribute to anxiety. When perimenopause hits, a woman will more likely to suffer anxiety attacks as well as depression. Anxiety, panic, depression and mood swings are few of the first signs of perimenopausal or hormone transitions. Other symptoms such as insomnia, hot flashes, rapid heart beat and sweating are also common. These symptoms are in response to physical stimulus and fluctuating level of hormones.
For many women who are essentially happy, upbeat and intelligent, things change quickly and drastically when perimenopause appears. Many women describe “perimenopause stage” as being consumed by emotional distress. It is the time when they are having more conflicts with the people around them and creates tension. Some of them even have difficulties with their relationship with their spouse due to change in sexual interests. Because of this, anxiety issues intensify because of hormonal changes that it sometimes get so bad and make their lives complicated. However, every individual can select particular ways of responding to embody and make manifest a positive pre-menopausal transitions.
Most importantly, every woman should learn how to train their body to respond differently to stress and anxiety. Relaxation techniques such as deep breathing and meditation can help progressively achieve one’s goal. Remember, perimenopausal is just a phase. It would be better to keep a sound body and mind and enjoy the good things ahead.
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