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What Every Woman Should Know..

Menopause doesn’t just affect your body—it can take a toll on your mind and emotions too. While hot flashes and night sweats may be the symptoms everyone talks about, emotional and mental health shifts are just as real—and just as important.

If you’ve been feeling more anxious, less joyful, emotionally fragile, or just not quite yourself, you’re not alone. These are common—and completely valid—experiences of menopause.

Emotional and Cognitive Symptoms

As hormone levels fluctuate, many women notice changes in how they feel emotionally and mentally. These can be just as disruptive as physical symptoms—and sometimes even more so.

Common emotional and cognitive symptoms include:

• Mood swings

• Anxiety or panic attacks

• Crying spells or emotional outbursts

• Depression or a persistent low mood

• Anger and irritability

• Brain fog and difficulty concentrating

• Low confidence and self-esteem

• Loss of motivation

• Feeling flat or joyless

These symptoms may not be visible, but that doesn’t make them any less serious. If you’re struggling, please know: you’re not weak, and you’re not alone. Help is available.

Is Poor Sleep Making It Worse?

Short answer: yes.

Sleep disturbances affect up to 63% of menopausal women—and poor sleep makes everything harder. It can intensify anxiety, lower your mood, and impact your ability to focus.

The causes of sleep disruption during menopause can be complex—ranging from night sweats and insomnia to stress and hormonal imbalances. It may take time to find what helps, but don’t give up. Improving your sleep is often the first step to improving everything else.

Speak with your GP or menopause specialist—they’re here to support you. You do not have to suffer in silence.