Psychological Signs and Symptoms of Perimenopause
There are times in a perimenopausal woman’s life when emotions get out of control. This is all due to the hormone imbalance in our body. The ones who notice these symptoms are the people around us: spouse, children, relatives, co-workers and the like.
Also, this emotionality is usually further aggravated by stress, changes in environment and lack of sleep at night. Have you ever heard of the saying “get a good night’s sleep”? Well, apparently, these symptoms may happen to you if you don’t get one – during perimenopause or otherwise. Other symptoms (like an irregular period or hot flashes) may also lead to these discomforts:
Mood swings. One minute, you’re happy. The next, you want to cry like there’s no tomorrow. You have mood swings. You’ve become increasingly sensitive, and sometimes you may even have an opposite reaction that wasn’t really called for by what triggered it.
Irritability. Beware of the woman who is touchy and irritable. A slightly innocuous comment about her hair may set off a tongue-lashing meant for the poor soul who started it. Sometimes, even the slightest noise sets you off. This may come and go, but will be dangerous for people who make it their business to say things a perimenopausal woman may dislike very much.
Depression. As mentioned earlier, this may be caused by other major symptoms. Withdrawal from everyday, normal activities and apparent shying away from family and friends may be an indicator of this. Remember though that depression can strike at any age not just during perimenopause. Stress, major changes in the environment, poor diet and an unhealthy lifestyle may also be seen as possible factors.
This condition can also run in the family, so before considering perimenopause, make sure to rule out other possible causes for it first. And if you suspect that you have a family history of depression, see your family doctor as he may well be able to tell you if your family has “secrets.”
Anxiety. This may take the form of panic attacks, nervousness and fear (when there is apparently nothing to be afraid of). Progesterone gives a relaxing and calming effect. So when you body’s store of progesterone drops, then that’s when anxiety comes in.
Memory lapses. You may be able to remember events that happened decades past, but won’t remember something you said five minutes ago. Forgetfulness and short term memory loss are real complaints of some perimenopausal women.
Many are actually worried that it might lead to a permanent mental dysfunction. Some studies however, have shown this to be false. These lapses will eventually go away once a woman reaches The Big Change (a.k.a. Menopause).
Disorientation or difficulty in concentrating. Again, these can still be related to hormone imbalance. These will normally go away as soon as a woman reaches menopause. For anything psychological, it is best to seek advice from a doctor to rule out possible hereditary diseases. If you have Alzheimer’s disease or any psychological illnesses in your lineage, then you are a potential candidate for it.
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