Menopause anxiety | Menopause fatigue | Menopause symptoms.

Menopause and Anxiety.

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 Preserve cream also will help. Estrogen is a central nervous system stimulant while progesterone is a depressant.

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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.

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 Preserve progesterone cream and Preserve to diminish those symptoms.