Coping With Anger And Depression During The Menopause

By Kathryn Whittaker

Menopause. The word is a scourge to many women. It is the shifting of one stage of life to another – from being a creator of life to a point where that is no longer possible. There are many changes which take place on the biological level which can lead to alterations in mood.

In addition to common symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes, many women develop rapid mood changes, anger, and depression. These mood swings are the result of hormonal changes brought on by menopause. While there is no ‘cure’ for menopause as it is an entirely natural process, hormone therapy is recommended by some doctors. Even with available treatments to ease this potentially troubling period of time, it is necessary for women to learn to cope with the emotional fluctuations associated with menopause.

When a person is angry or depressed for an extended amount of time, and the menopause can last a number of years, it can lead to negative changes in body chemistry. To gain insight into your anger or depression, it is probably a good idea to get a journal or notebook and keep a running list of things that you believe are causing you to feel this way. By externalising what you are feeling, you can give your emotions a more concrete display and you can examine them.

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One way to cope with menopause is to join a support group. Since every woman will one day endure menopause, there are plenty of groups available where women can share their experiences with others like them. Not all women experience significant mood changes, however, many do. It is important to speak to others who may be going through the same trials and tribulations as you are.

In addition, it is a good idea to explore methods of keeping yourself at ease and reducing stress and anxiety. Think about heading to a day spa, getting a massage, floating in a pool, meditation, purchasing a relaxation tape, taking a warm bath, learning breathing exercises, and taking up yoga.

If you have never heard of the Bach remedies, it may be a good idea to check them out. When you take Larch, Wild Rose, Gorse and Gentian together, it may help alleviate some of the symptoms of depression. There are many holistic remedies available that have provided excellent results.

You can also look into aromatherapy and acupuncture, which not only can provide relief from symptoms of menopause – they can also help you feel better all around. Hypnosis is also an interesting avenue to explore. Through hypnosis you may be able to eliminate some of the behaviors that are troubling you. Hydrotherapy, light therapy, and sound therapy are also treatments that may help you feel better and give you the peace of mind to combat the emotional symptoms of menopause.

If you are depressed for an extended period of time it is suggested that you contact a mental health professional such as a psychologist. Just a few sessions of counselling may help you get in touch with your feelings and realize that they are essentially a reaction to hormonal fluctuations. While it may be difficult to control at all times, encountering your issues up close and personally may give you the strength to overcome them.

Anger and depression are common symptoms of menopause. With help, knowledge, and support you can overcome them. There is no reason that you have to remain feeling angry and depressed for an extended period of time. You owe it to yourself to take control of your situation by seeking the help that you need or implementing coping strategies. Waiting around for things to get better won’t change a thing and will probably make your life and the lives of those around you more difficult.

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Low Carb Snacks And Healthy Snack Recipes To Lose Weight Without Exercise

By David John Lloyd

* Can I Eat Fish With Low Carb Snacks?

The advice on fish is often quite confusing. Fish is a very good food to eat especially for low carb snacks and fertility, it’s low in saturated fat and a good source of protein, iodine and selenium. However, all fish are affected to some degree by the pollutants in rivers, lakes and oceans but oily fish more so, because of these chemicals – PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls), dioxins – and heavy metals like mercury, concentrate in the fatty parts of fish like tuna, salmon, mackerel, sardines, marlin, swordfish and shark.

Some other fish are also affected like sea bream, sea bass, turbot, halibut, rock salmon (aka dogfish) and brown crab. Canned tuna is not counted as a good source of oily fish because the canning process removes most of the omega 3 fats, but it is lower in mercury than fresh tuna. It’s okay to eat low carb snacks such as this a few times a week, and intensively farmed salmon is also low in omega 3 because they are fed diets high in omega 6, not their usual low carb snacks or omega 3-rich plankton, and wild salmon is also becoming extinct.

* Download the Marine Conservation Society Good Fish Guide. Go to Google search and type in – Marine Conservation Society Good Fish Guide.pdf

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Go here to see exactly what you can eat as low carb snacks. Don’t eat shark, swordfish or marlin.. apart from these, we would advise that one portion from the above list is fine, tuna (one fresh, one tinned or two tinned) a week is fine, and otherwise well farmed, sustainable white fish and shell fish two to four times a week.

* What About Dairy?

We recommend a moderate intake of dairy foods as long as you have no known intolerance’s. Many women cut all dairy from their diet, thereby depleting the body of valuable protein, calcium, riboflavin and iodine. Of course, if you are lactose intolerant you need to avoid dairy foods, although many people tolerate goat’s milk, buffalo mozzarella and live yogurt. Low-fat products of any kind are not great for fertility as, to take fat out, something else has to go in its place and full-fat dairy products contain important vitamins like vitamin D that are only absorbed with fat.

A lot of the new information on dietary changes has originated from a leading Nurses’ Health Study. This is a huge study of 238,000 nurse participants, which investigates factors influencing general health. The prime focus of the study is cancer prevention, but it has also produced many invaluable insights into diet and low carb snacks, physical activity and other lifestyle factors that promote improved health.

* What about Low Carb Snacks and Pregnancy.

Some research has suggested that consuming soya is detrimental to fertility. However, in many cultures soya is a staple food and any levels of infertility are no higher than our own. The research was conducted in-vitro, and also on animals who consumed nothing but soya. In a normal mixed diet, including a small amount of soaked or fermented soya like tofu, three to four times a week is helpful especially for vegetarians, as soya provides protein, calcium and some iron. Ensure it is organic and GM free.

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