7 years ago when menopause anxiety hit me out of the blue, I was horrified to be told that it could last for 10 years plus ??

That was until I learned how to manage this most debilitating symptom.

Firstly, a high quality, nutrient rich diet is essential. This means:

?Ditching the refined, white starchy & sugary carbs that affect your blood sugar and play havoc with hormones and brain health.

? Focus on eating omega-3 fatty acids that support your brain function by eating oily fish 2-3 times a week.

? Ensuring your diet includes a wide range of multi-coloured vegetables and fruit that sup-ports your second brain [aka your gut].

Secondly, cutting down or stopping alcohol, because it is toxic to the brain. This can really help relieve anxiety and most other menopause symptoms!

Thirdly, ensuring you are getting 7-8 hours of quality sleep each night, which helps reset and recalibrate your brain.

Fourthly, exercising regularly, particularly calming yoga, pilates or swimming and strength building exercise, rather than high energy workouts to soothe your nervous system and support brain health.

Fifthly, managing stress, both through calming activities [last point] and by doing the things you enjoy, walking, sex, socialising, reading, anything that makes you laugh.

Managing anxiety really does need a holistic approach.

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