Mental Health & Menopause
How are you? No, really, how are doing? When was the last time someone asked how you how you were and truly meant it. We can use it as such a throw away comment sometimes can't we. I saw a client the other week for Reiki and I asked her how she was and how she'd like to feel. She was slightly caught off guard and said that no one ever asks her what she wants, she used to saying to others just not herself. Can you relate to any of that? Always cares for others and puts themselves last.
As you may or may not know it is Mental Health Awareness week this week. Mental health can effect many people in many different ways and has many guises. Many of us have had our mental health compromised at some point in our life. So how do you look after your mental health? What keeps you mentally and emotionally balanced? For me my top go-to is taking a long walk in nature, honestly there is nothing more head clearing than being in the country side. I have some of my best creative ideas, it gives me a chance to let off some steam (get away from my family!) and put my world to rights. For others it could be cooking, drawing, running (running??!), or spending time with close friends. Whatever it is, make sure you allow yourself time to step away from all the 'doing' and find comfort in the 'being'.
Talking of mental health, menopause too can affect women in many ways, it's not just on a physical level. With the fluctuation of female hormones you may experience mood swings, irritability, sadness, rage, low moods and possibly depression. Please talk to someone. You may not feel that your emotions are worth talking about, but they are definitely valid. It never ceases to amaze me that many women feel as if they are going through this stage of their life feeling completely alone. If you are feeling low, or depressed please seek guidance from your GP and/or talk with family, a friendship group or close colleagues. Just remember you are not alone and that there is always someone that will want to listen.
#getcalmer #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawarenessweek #menopause
