What Have Others Done About the Irrational Mood Swings of Menopause?

I purchased an herbal product called Hot Flash by Source Naturals. It takes care of all menopausal symptoms. You may want to check with your doctor to see if something like this would be right for you.

Hi D.,

I Congratulate you for being aware that you are experiencing the signs of menopause - its normal for a woman at your age. Others are hardly aware of it and so they do things which they regret later. There's practically nothing you can do about it except to be patient with yourself and accept it as a transiton to another stage of your life. Thank God for being a woman!

Sr. Luz R.

Hi,

I have been virtually sympton free from menopause - I'm 51 now and pretty much done. My secret agent was my accupuncturist - Shirley Nichols in San Mateo. Two things that were invaluable were Three Immortals - a chinese herb supplement that you can buy online - and 5HTP - you can buy at Walgreens...ironically the 5HTP caused me to have hot flashes so I had to discontinue but it completely fixed my mood when I became extremely low and irritable. I still take occasionally like i would advil for headache if I'm having a particularly tough day. You don't have to suffer!!!!!
Good luck!

Hi D.:

I am 51 years old and was going through the same thing. I researched menopause on the internet and found a yahoo group on menopause that was talking about a natural progesterone cream. They were all raving about it, so I decided to try it. It really helped! Please contact me if you would like more information on it.

M.

Hi D.:

Your case is not strange. Your body is complex and as it changes, the nutritional needs are very key to your comfort level. If you call me, I will connect you by phone with women that have all but forgotten their symptoms. It is not hard, nor expensive and if you don't get relief, I will return your money.

A. Bofinger ###-###-####

50 mgs of 5HTP X2 a day
600 mg of St. John's Wort X2 a day
Omega Woman (Nordic Naturals) X2 a day
Green tea capsules ( in the morning)
Neuro-PS (Puritan's Pride) 1 cap X2 a day
Lots of water at least 8 cups a day!!
And excercise!!!
Love, G.. :0)

Hello D.,
First, have you been to your Dr.? I'm a 59 y/o grandmother of 8 wonderful G-kids. Harmones really make a difference, also a talk with the family. I was a teenager when my mom and dad went to the Dr. about menopause. My dad then had a talk with me about the symptoms and the cause. Before that I just thought she was a mean irrational woman. My children were already out of the house when mine came around. When the irrational anxiety of menopause comes around for me I find that distraction is a good ploy. It has to be something that really gets your attention, be it a book you are interested in, a friend to talk to, a walk, and or just writing down what you are feeling can be cathartic. If you are a woman of faith start your day by asking the Holy Spirit to comfort you as you deal with this time in your life. Pay close attention to your health, getting enough rest, exersize, water and healthy food. Good Luck.
B.

I was having horrible mood swings and anxiety more than hot flashes and then I started using a supplement formula purchased off the HSN shopping channel called Women's Wellness.. it is one of Andrew Lessman's products.

It changed my life!!

(Consider that sentence bolded, underlined and in all caps.)

Now I feel more in balance and like my adult self (age 51) rather than my cranky young teenager self. I've been using it for about three years and would not be without it. You can read a lot of user comments on the HSN website. Good luck!

Hi Katie,
I don't know really about menopause, but I've been thru a divorce rather recently so I can relate to the anxiety part.

What's really helped me well to adjust has been regular, guided meditations. It's about soothing music and a moment with positive guidance.

It's helped me.

All the best,
M.

There is a product called Change of Life, you can find it at any health food store or I did see it at Raleys, My cousin swears by it. She and I both have our teenagers on it for moodiness. I might be worth a shot. If not, a good antidepressent might help. Good luck!
J.
mother of 2,an 8 year old boy and a 14 year old girl

You might try accupuncture and chinese herbs. My sister has been doing that and says it has really helped her.

Also, read Christine Northrup's book on menopause....................You may find some ideas there.

Good luck! I'm not far behind you!

I haven't experienced menopause myself, but I know that my mom found natural progesterone cream to be helpful when she went through menopause several years ago. There are several different brands available at Whole Foods, Elephant Pharmacy, and other natural food stores. One that she used was called "Progest", but I'm sure if you ask at the store they'll be able to recommend one too. Good luck!
~ S.

St. John's Wort has helped me immensely!!! Had it not, I would have tried going on Yaz (birth control) next.

I hope you find something that helps you!

I had the same problem; I ended up taking an SSRI antidepressant. It helped me sleep better and smoothed out the ups and downs, allowing me to see things in a more realistic perspective. The mood swings did not completely disappear but the swells were smaller and much easier to deal with. Exercise and relaxation techniques have also been helpful. Good luck!

OMEGA WOMAN !!! from nordic naturals, the best! All the ladies I know take it and are symptoms free (for two years). I take it esporadically, and it works wonders.