Menopausal Identity Crisis
Introduction, Menopause Management, Relationships Family, Psychology, Self-care, Self-Esteem, Self-identityHave you ever heard of an "identity crisis?" It's when a person looks in the mirror and says, "Who am I?" Usually, an identity crisis is associated with a void in someone’s life. Did you know that identity crises are common at the time of…
How to Tell Your Kids About Menopause
Introduction, Menopause Management, Relationships Family, PubertyParenting is awkward at times. And one of the awkward moments of parenthood involves telling your kids about puberty. There’s nothing relaxing about preparing your child for periods, acne, moodiness, or changes in his or her genitalia. And…
Menopause and Divorce
Introduction, Menopause Management, Relationships Divorce, Family, Hormones, Oxytocin, Sex Drive, StatisticsSure, we’ve all heard about or witnessed divorces during midlife. But how much do you really know about them? Do you know the real cause of divorce during menopause? It might surprise you to discover that there are actually sociologic and…
The Male Perspective of Female Menopause
Introduction, Menopause Management, Relationships Anxiety, Depression, Family, Menopause 101 for Men, Mood SwingsHave you ever wondered what your menopause looks like to your man? Remember, he can’t feel what you’re feeling. All he can do is try to make sense of what he observes. And when you add that to the different way his brain interprets things,…
Psychological Symptoms of Menopause
Introduction, Menopause Management, Symptoms Aggression, Aging, Alcohol Abuse, Anxiety, Attention, Attitude, Confusion, Crisis, Depression, Fatigue, Memory, Mood Swings, Psychology, Relationships, Self-Esteem, Substance Abuse, SuicidalWe’ve addressed the long list of physical symptoms of menopause, but what about the psychological symptoms? For some women, these are the most significant of all. Can you list a few? Don’t worry; in this tutorial, I’ll present them all…
Psychology of Menopause
Introduction, Menopause Management, Symptoms Attitude, Coping Skills, PsychologyHave you ever thought about how much your attitude affects your experience? In every aspect of our lives, attitude plays a huge role in our perception of the situation. This is especially true of menopause. In this tutorial, we’ll address…
Denial of Undeniable Menopause
Advocacy, Introduction, Menopause Management, Treatments for Menopause PsychologyDenial. It’s such a common thing ... especially when it comes to menopause! But isn’t it a shame that women deny the undeniable? And why is it that instead of rejoicing over the fact that we live long enough to even become menopausal, we…
History of Menopause: Are We Stuck In The Past!?
Advocacy, Introduction Childbirth, HRT, Lifespan, PregnancyYou’re not used to getting a history lesson from a menopause expert. But this one will really get your interest. How did we end up where we are today in our understanding of menopause? And what influence has the past had on the present? Have…
Menopause Doesn’t Have To Be A Nightmare & Giveaway!
Introduction, Lifestyle, Menopause Management, Treatments for Menopause Advocacy, Aging, Denial, Education, Relationships, Self-EsteemMost women endure nightmare scenarios when they approach menopause. They have no idea what to expect in advance, no idea what’s happening once it starts, and no idea where to go for help after they’ve become desperate for help. It just doesn’t…
What is Menopause? Puberty in Reverse!
Introduction Anatomy, Mood Swings, Periods, PubertyWhat is menopause? I think of it as puberty in reverse. Thought you were through with puberty when you were a teen? Wrong. Now you’re 50 and you’re going to experience it all over again ... in reverse. It’s time for all those things that…
