Women who suffer from psychiatric illness are not affected during or after menopause. Though some psychological symptoms seem to appear around the transition time, It is not likely for those symptoms to be triggered by hormonal disorder. Some of the symptoms that women complain about are: fatigue, nervousness, headaches, insomnia, depression, irritability, joint and muscle pain, dizziness, and heart palpitations.

Emotional changes and disturbances may be attributed to some of the symptoms of menopause like hot flashes, because it produces sleep deprivation, untreated vaginal atrophy that produces sexual pattern changes. Other emotional changes can be triggered by changes in this point of life: children leaving home, career disappointments, or fear of aging.

Psychological disturbance are not eliminated by estrogens therapy by the appearance of the woman are, even by simply eliminating hot flashes, relieving insomnia and vaginal atrophy.

Dealing with Emotional Changes

Minimum disturbance is obtained if, during menopause, the physical and emotional changes are anticipated. Many women get in a better state of mind just by releasing their problems in a certain moment and thus, overcome the difficult situation or even, sometimes, avoid it. Women can also postpone or delay certain activities for avoiding unpleasant moments caused by emotional distress. Communicating with other women in the same situation or documenting about the symptoms helps.

The "postmenopausal zest", a concept introduced by anthropologist Margaret Mead, was confirmed by many women after reaching menopause. A sense of well - being, strong individuality and positive attitude toward life will send a woman to a very thankful life. It is a very comfortable thought for a woman passing through unpredictable mood swings to know that there is something worth living for ahead.

The menopause transition is not an easy one to deal with but it is like all the other difficulties, it requires a strategy and it's going to get better. You can consult your doctor, personal trainer and your partner and find solutions for all the problems that you may encounter during menopause.