Mood swings

Mood swings

For many of us, the emotional rollercoaster of menopause
comes with mood swings that have us crying inconsolably one minute, flying into a rage because someone left the dishes in the sink (again) the next, and ending up in a panic attack over thoughts we used to handle without any problem.

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Have you been noticing more mood swings lately?

Don't worry, it's normal. During menopause, seven in ten women experience mood swings that affect their social relationships, emotional wellbeing and quality of life on a daily basis. Many describe them as: intense emotional highs and lows, sadness for no apparent reason, lack of patience, easy crying, anxiety or a greater difficulty managing stress.

These changes can influence the way you relate to others and the perception you have of yourself. Furthermore, when combined with other common menopause symptoms such as insomnia, hot flushes or anxiety, the emotional burden can increase, making day-to-day life harder to manage.

The main cause lies in the hormonal fluctuations typical of this stage, which can create imbalances in neurotransmitters such as serotonin and dopamine, directly linked to mood, emotional wellbeing and the ability to cope with stress.

Why do these mood swings appear?

  • Decline in oestrogen: Oestrogen influences the production of serotonin, known as the "happiness hormone". Its decline can lead to a drop in serotonin, which can manifest as irritability, sadness, apathy or a sense of emotional emptiness.  
  • Reduction in progesterone: Progesterone has a calming and stabilising effect on the nervous system, particularly in the brain. Its decline increases anxiety and sleep disorders, thereby exacerbating mood fluctuations.
  • Neurotransmitter imbalance: Dopamine, associated with pleasure and reward, can also be affected, causing lack of motivation, sudden mood swings or a reduced ability to enjoy activities that were previously pleasurable.
  • Influence of physical symptoms: Hot flushes, night sweats and insomnia are common physical symptoms of menopause that can also contribute to mood swings by disrupting sleep and increasing stress.
Keep those mood swings in check with our Serenity Complex

Keep those mood swings in check with our Serenity Complex

Our Serenity Complex is formulated to support you emotionally during menopause and help you regain inner stability.

Its formula combines: 

  • Ashwagandha: an adaptogen that helps the body adapt better to physical and emotional stress by regulating cortisol.
  • Magnesium: contributes to the normal functioning of the nervous system and muscles, reducing irritability and inner tension. 

Together they work to stabilise neurotransmitters, promoting a more balanced mental state and a better ability to manage stress.

Taken regularly, Serenity Complex can help you feel calmer, more stable and more in tune with yourself, even during this time of great change.

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Factors that intensify the onset of mood swings during menopause:

  • Lack of rest: poor sleep directly affects emotional regulation. Accumulated tiredness reduces stress tolerance, increases irritability and causes small situations to feel far more intense.

  • Prolonged stress or emotional overload: personal, family and work responsibilities, combined with hormonal changes, can keep the nervous system in a state of constant alert, fuelling anxiety, sadness or irritability.

  • Life changes typical of this stage: menopause often coincides with significant periods of transformation, such as shifts in family dynamics, work concerns, empty nest syndrome or a new perception of one's own body image, all of which can have an emotional impact.

  • An unbalanced diet or one low in key nutrients: a diet lacking in B vitamins, magnesium or omega-3 can affect the functioning of the nervous system and the production of mood-related neurotransmitters.

  • Feeling of loss of control over your own body and emotions: not understanding why you feel different or not recognising yourself emotionally can generate frustration, insecurity and heighten emotional instability.

How can we stabilise mood swings during menopause?

  • Practise daily gratitude: write down three things you are grateful for every evening. This practice can shift your perspective towards the positive and improve your emotional wellbeing. By focusing on the positive aspects of your life, you can reduce feelings of stress and anxiety.
  • Listen to your emotions without judging yourself: understanding that these changes have a hormonal basis can help you experience them with more compassion towards yourself.

  • Express what you feel: talking to people you trust reduces the emotional burden.

Reserve time for yourself: small moments of self-care make a big difference at this stage.

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Contact our medical team specialised in (peri)menopause

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