Anxiety - don't just suffer through it!
While anxiety is a typical menopause symptom, there is much you can do to
alleviate this symptom without having to resort to synthetic hormone
replacement therapy and the associated health risks.
Some steps for menopause anxiety treatment are common sense. Take time for
yourself when you find yourself anxious and out of control. Create your
own special place where you can be alone, without responsibilities. Begin
a journal and note your feelings. Get a massage, take a cup of sage tea
with honey, use black cohosh and take vitamin B-6 (all included
in our Preserve formula) which can all help you through this volatile
time. All are good menopause natural remedies. (Ed. note: It is
advisable to avoid tranquilizers, antidepressants, alcohol, and any
illegal drugs as these may lead to dependence.)
If estrogen dominance is the problem, our all natural, organic USP
progesterone cream also will help. Estrogen is a central
nervous system stimulant while progesterone is a depressant.
In addition, follow these helpful practices:
Avoid caffeine containing foods, sugar and excessive salt. While we
sometimes use these as comfort foods to help us cope, that comfort comes
in the short term only. In the long term they may cause more anxiety and
mood disturbances.
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Since body and mind are closely connected, good physical health will help
your mental health too. So, work out. Exercise can decrease depression,
stress, and anxiety. It provides a sense of refreshment and reduces stress
by altering the levels of serotonin and endorphins, the brain chemicals
that affect mood. Exercise can be a real mood lifter. Physical
activity, from strenuous gardening to aerobic activity or strength
training, is one of the most beneficial things menopausal women can do for
themselves.
Try deep, slow abdominal breathing. It induces a state of peace and
relaxation and counteracts the shallow breathing that can often be caused
by stress. Practice deep breathing for 15 minutes in the morning and 15
minutes in the evening. Breathe slowly and deeply, bringing air into your
lungs and belly.
Take a good multi-vitamin and magnesium. Author Ann Louise Gittleman,
M.S., C.N.S. says that many symptoms like mood swings, insomnia, anxiety,
tissue dryness and water-retention are alleviated by vitamins C and E,
B-complex vitamins and magnesium (other ingredients in our Preserve
formula).
Finally, get a good night's sleep. Sleep in a cool bedroom, wear light
clothing made of natural fabrics and avoid the use of sleeping pills. If
hot flashes still interrupt your sleep, use progesterone cream to diminish those symptoms.
