Anxiety, Mood Swings, and the Hormone-Mental Health Connection: Why It's Not Just Your Brain

Keywords: menopause anxiety, perimenopause anxiety, menopause mood swings, hormonal anxiety, women's mental health, perimenopause depression, anxiety treatment, hormonal depression, neuromodulators, estrogen mood, progesterone anxiety, mental health menopauseSummary:Dr Golda explains how hormonal changes during perimenopause directly affect brain chemistry and mental health. This episode covers estrogen and progesterone as neuromodulators, the role of neuroinflammation in anxiety and depression, and the six-part approach to addressing mental health in perimenopause. Includes a real story of a woman misdiagnosed with bipolar disorder whose symptoms resolved when her hormones were rebalanced.Resources:Join the email list for consultation updates: https://drgolda.myflodesk.com/tgxleva567Topics Covered:Perimenopause anxiety, mood swings, hormonal depression, estrogen and serotonin, progesterone and GABA, neuromodulators, neuroinflammation, hormonal mental health, anxiety treatment, depression treatment, personalised HRT, women's mental health, psychiatric medications and hormonesMedical disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice and does not constitute a doctor-patient relationship. All information discussed, including food, diet, supplements, exercise, HRT, hormones, medication and lifestyle, is general in nature and may not be appropriate for your individual circumstances. If you experience any symptoms or health concerns, or if you're considering making changes to your diet, health, medication, HRT, exercise, supplements, or health routine, please consult with your own qualified healthcare professional first. Always speak with your doctor before starting anything new.