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For many women, menopause is not a sudden change, but a period that settles in gradually and that brings with it questions, new situations and sometimes an anxiety that is difficult to explain. Most of the time, the first sign is not physical, but emotional: an inner restlessness, an increased sensitivity, a feeling that the former balance has changed.
One of the most common experiences during this period is anxiety. It sometimes appears for no clear reason and can cause confusion or worry. It is important to know that this condition is more common than it is believed and has real explanations.
What exactly is menopause anxiety?
Anxiety associated with menopause is closely related to hormonal fluctuations, which directly influence the functioning of the nervous system. Estrogen has an important role in regulating the neurotransmitters involved in the state of calmness and emotional balance. When its level drops or fluctuates, the nervous system can become more sensitive to stress.
Thus they can appear:
- restlessness without a specific reason
- increased irritability
- sleep difficulties
- feeling of body tension
- thoughts like “I’m not the same anymore”
What menopause anxiety is NOT
It is essential to dismantle some myths that can accentuate the suffering:
- Menopausal anxiety is not a mental illness
- It is not a sign of emotional weakness
- It doesn’t mean that the woman “can’t face anymore”
- It is not a sign that the woman goes through this stage more difficult than it should be
In reality, anxiety is a natural response of the body to a period of profound reorganization.
Menopause – an emotional transition, not just a biological one
Beyond the hormonal changes, menopause can bring subtle but significant changes in the way a woman relates to herself and her life:
- redefining roles
- changes in body image
- questions related to meaning, personal value and direction
When these processes are not conscious or expressed, the body takes on the role of “messenger”, and anxiety becomes the language that signals the need for adjustment.
What can help in managing menopause anxiety
The effective approach requires an overview, which includes:
- fair and non-judgmental information
- daily routines that bring stability
- compliance with resting rhythms
- emotional support and, if needed, psychological counseling
The role of psychological counseling is not to “correct” the woman, but to support her to better understand what is happening to her and to find her inner balance.
About the resources that can support the body
Calivita supports women during this period with products specially designed for menopause.
Menopausal Formula is a complex supplement, which brings together a wide combination of vitamins, minerals and plant extracts. Its formula includes calcium, magnesium, vitamins from the B Complex, antioxidant vitamins (A, C, E, beta-carotene), minerals such as zinc, iron, iodine, selenium and others, along with plant extracts traditionally used in the context of menopause, such as Vitex agnus fruit, black cohosh root (Cimicifuga racemosa), dong quai root (Angelica sinensis), ginseng, schinell, licorice and horsetail. Through its composition, this supplement offers a diverse nutritional intake, adapted to periods of physiological transition.
Rhodiolin is a supplement that contains extract from Rhodiola roseaan adaptogenic plant, along with zinc. In specialized literature, adaptogenic plants are described as resources that can support the body’s general ability to adapt to daily demands and stressors, contributing to maintaining internal balance.
These products:
• there are no treatments
• do not replace medical or psychological care
• can be part of a careful and balanced lifestyle
Some specialist recommendations suggest the alternative, not simultaneous, use of these products, in order to respect the body’s individual needs and reactions.
A message for women
Menopause is not an end.
It is a transition.
Anxiety is not failure.
It is one signal.
Listened to gently, this experience can become the beginning of a more attentive relationship with your own body and emotions.
This article was written by…
Elena Moana
Clinical psychologist
Graduated from the Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences – University of Bucharest, I chose psychology to understand more deeply the way people go through life’s changes and to create safe spaces where emotions can be understood, not judged.
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