Mood swings
Key tips on what to do
- Research shows that regular exercise, a healthy diet, and keeping the brain active all contribute to a healthy mind. Physical exercise releases chemicals in the brain that act as natural ‘antidepressants’ and mental exercises such as doing crosswords or changing routines help to keep the brain agile.
- Prolonged stress can have a severe impact on health. Relaxation techniques, breathing exercises, yoga and exercise have been shown to help.
- Be happy with achieving goals, however small. Life is about balance and it is as important to take time to enjoy the pleasures of life, to be realistic, not to take on too much and to take things one step at a time.
Most people feel ‘down’ at some point in life but as women go through menopause this may occur more frequently. Hormonal changes, hot flushes, sleep disturbance and the events that typically affect women in middle age can produce episodes of irritability, anxiety and depressed mood. It helps if you, your partner, children and friends understand that the difficult moods you experience are governed by hormonal changes.
Key tips on what to do
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