Ailments and Situations - Menopause (and Related Issues) - Mood Swings and Depression - Introduction

Mood swings and depression during menopause are, in almost all cases, caused by external factors not related to this life change. Menopause does not cause poor psychological or physical health and women experiencing the climacteric have a lower incidence of depression than younger women.

Factors such as caring for one or more elder parents, dealing with social stresses at work or at home, or lack of coming to terms with emotional needs can all lead to mood swings and possibly depression.

If there is a significant amount of "unfinished business" that has accumulated during the first half of a woman's life, these issues must be effectively dealt with before she can thoroughly enjoy the transition through menopause and welcome the wealth of new possibilities available to postmenopausal women.

By focusing attention on inner needs, the majority of symptoms both indirectly and directly related to menopause can be viably dealt with. The following remedies may also prove useful.