The Rage Nobody Talks About: When Perimenopause Turns You Into Someone You Don’t Recognise

Ministry of Menopause Podcast with Dr GoldaEpisode DescriptionThe disproportionate anger. The guilt that follows. The terrifying feeling that you are becoming someone you do not recognise. Perimenopause rage is one of the most common symptoms women experience and one of the least talked about. In this personal Saturday episode, Dr Golda opens up about the neuroscience behind the rage, shares real stories from women across the UK and North America, answers listener questions, and explains why this is not a character flaw but a neurochemical storm that can be treated.What You Will LearnThe neuroscience of perimenopause rage and how fluctuating oestrogen disrupts serotonin, GABA, and dopamine, removing your brain’s emotional buffering system.Why progesterone decline removes the calming safety net and amplifies emotional reactivity during perimenopause.Real listener stories from women in the UK and North America experiencing rage, guilt, and the fear of going crazy.How perimenopause mood symptoms are often misdiagnosed as depression and treated with antidepressants rather than hormone assessment.Dr Golda’s integrative approach combining holistic assessment from Vancouver Coastal Health with UK NICE NG23 and BMS evidence based guidance.Practical advice for partners and family members on supporting someone through perimenopause mood changes.Why rage is not a character flaw and how understanding the physiology removes the shame women carry.KeywordsPerimenopause rage, menopause anger, perimenopause mood swings, perimenopause symptoms, menopause and anger, oestrogen and serotonin, perimenopause emotional changes, menopause rage episodes, perimenopause mental health, menopause mood changes, perimenopause relationships, menopause guilt, progesterone and mood, GABA menopause, perimenopause anxiety, menopause GP UK, menopause doctor UK, menopause support, perimenopause what is happening to me, menopause and relationships, integrative menopause treatment, NICE NG23 menopause, BMS menopause guidance, perimenopause misdiagnosis depression.Resources and LinksVisit drgolda.com for private menopause consultations, resources, corporate speaking enquiries, and every episode of the Ministry of Menopause podcast.NICE NG23 Menopause Guideline: nice.org.ukBritish Menopause Society: thebms.org.ukMedical DisclaimerThis podcast and all associated show notes are intended for general informational and educational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast or these show notes constitutes medical advice or should be used as a substitute for the advice of your own GP or qualified health professional. Every woman’s experience of perimenopause and menopause is different and management should be individualised. If you are experiencing symptoms, please consult a registered medical professional before making changes to your health plan, treatment or supplementation. Patient stories are anonymised composites and do not represent any single identifiable individual.