10 Symptoms of Perimenopause
Symptom #8: Depression and Anxiety
During the perimenopause phase, women often report emotional symptoms such as depression, sadness, anhedonia, anxiety, difficulty focusing, lack of motivation, aggressiveness, and more. These emotional changes can occur as the declining estrogen levels worsens premenstrual syndrome symptoms such as previously established.
If you ever feel that you are unable to cope and need a sympathetic ear or shoulder, try talking to a good friend, look for a support group, or try talking to your doctor. Some prescribed medications or therapy may be able to help you through this difficult time.
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