Menopause Support Group
Menopause is the physiological cessation of menstrual cycles associated with advancing age. It normally occurs in women between the ages of 45 and 55, when the body begins to slow and stop the production of eggs, estrogen and progesterone production decreases, and menstruation diminishes, eventually stopping altogether.
I have anxiety too. I started going to an acupuncturist twice a week and now I'm down to once a week. She is a doctor of acupuncture and Chinese medicine. She treats me for sleep, anxiety, depression, overall sense of well-being, and menopause symptoms. I took some herbs for a while too. This helped me SO much! I was an emotional mess. I had left home and went & stayed with my sister during the onset of BAD menopause symptoms and I had Serotonin Toxicity as well. I considered leaving my husband too. But after treatment I was able to return home.
I was also suffering from a feeling of detachment. I felt detached from my husband, my home, my loved ones, my cat, my life and even from myself. I would look in the mirror and not even recognize myself. The acupuncture helped that too. I only feel that way occasionally and it is mild and passes quickly. Same with the anxiety. I will feel anxiety but it will be mild and passes quickly.
I try to eat as clean as possible. I try to avoid sugar, processed foods, franchise restaurant food, potatoes, bread, pasta. No caffeine or alcohol. Avoid foods that stimulate the nervous system. Get some morning sun and late afternoon/early evening sun. Try to get good sleep. Take a walk, get some exercise. I do Tai Chi and Yoga. Do something you enjoy. Try to stay busy. Watch funny comedies and laugh.
But I have really found relief from having acupuncture. It helps the nausea and upset stomach too.
Hope this helps.
Take care.