Menopause: The Silent Killer of Women's Mental Health

In this episode we meet Jennifer. Her powerful story about experiencing joint pain, mood swings, and depression will directly connect you to the emotional and physical struggles that perimenopause symptoms create in a woman’s life. In Jennifer’s case these brutal symptoms have left her fighting suicidal thoughts and deep anxiety.

Jennifer’s story is not uncommon, and the courage she has shown publicly sharing her story will, if nothing else, let other women impacted by severe symptoms know they are not alone. Jennifer's video will also give you hope.

Despite all the hardships, she shares how she has coped, what she has done to keep her marriage sound, and how she has turned this time of turmoil into a means of giving back by starting a company focused on women’s health.

Experiencing menopause symptoms can make you feel caught off guard, out of control, confused and alone.
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Am I In Menopause? PROJECT is a platform for radically honest storytelling that gives a voice to diverse individuals experiencing struggles with midlife women's health.

We’ve identified asked a selected group of individuals and asked them to participate in this a project so they can in which they share stories about their personal experiences with menopause symptoms. We hope that through this project of shared storytelling it will help us all learn more what’s happening to our bodies, give us tools and information that we can use for our own self-care, and remind us that we are not alone.

Am I in menopause? PROJECT uses personal shared stories to:
• Give hope to women who are struggling with menopause
• Normalize menopause experiences
• Give real life examples of what has worked for other women
• Showcase women’s courage in the face of this midlife journey
• And most importantly reassure women that they are not alone and that there is a way through

ABOUT US – Women's Health Initiative
Struggling with Menopause or Perimenipause Symptoms?
If you are a person aged 35 – 55 experiencing sudden hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, rage, depression, insomnia, anxiety, vaginal dryness, memory loss or any of the 35+ known symptoms of the menopause transition, you are in the right place.
Herstasis® Health is a Canadian non-profit dedicated to providing the latest evidence-based research to people in plain language so they can learn, make informed choices, and advocate for their own menopause health.

Menopause Symptoms and Tips:
Herstasis Health is your go-to source for evidence-based information on the menopausal transition. Learn about the potential causes, all known symptoms, and various menopause treatment options including hormone replacement therapy. Get the latest menopause symptoms tips and advice so you can make informed choices about your menopausal health today!

Are you in need of quality care from a menopause health professional, but feeling let down by your current provider or lacking one altogether?
The North American Menopause Society (NAMS) offers a valuable resource to help you find a qualified menopause clinician who is right for you.
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[ancientmage]

I workout, eat as healthy as possible, yet I am experiencing all of this. Yes the suicidal thoughts are a real thing. Women's menopause need to be taken very seriously 😊

[KellyBattistin]

I just want to give her a hug. I just spent the past 7 years dealing with this also. It’s scary and maddening how much our hormones affect all the systems of our body.

[Maddie]

It’s sad that women’s health hasn’t really been taken serious. I am hoping by the time my daughter gets to this stage think’s could be better.

[candicemirisha]

Menopause is so difficult. I had no idea. Thank God for platforms like this where people can share so others understand they are not alone. I can relate to every word she said.

[Lisa-pnml]

I can relate to this. Had no idea it was possible to feel this way. I'm a young-looking 48-year old who is fully in menopause. Others think I look and feel youthful, I put up a good front. They have no idea.

[cookie_dough_hangover]

I can't even recognize myself. It's someone else inside my body.

[aciemiega]

Today I left my male doctor for an ob/gyn. Visit her tomorrow about a combination patch of Estradiol and progesterone low dose because I can’t take all of it anymore. Brain fog, hair loss, belly fat, anger/rage, locked shoulder, high blood pressure etc. All menopause related.

[russellmania]

I been going through this since 51 I'm now 52 and it's been a year of perimenopause, I've skipped 5 menstrual cycles in this last year and the only months I did ok was when my cycle came back.

I'm literally laying in bed, had to quit my job due to feeling like I'm gonna pass-out, dizziness, ringing ears, nausea, anxiety, panic, weakness, migraines and terrified being alone.
I have a husband and 2 daughters but they work and I go through the anxiety of what if I pass-out and I'm alone. It is torture!

I used to be a independent, working since the age of 14 and used to enjoy my alone time. I don't know what has happened. I am starting HRT estradiol patch and progesterone pill daily to see if it helps me back to the old me because I'm so tired of being, sick, scared. Sometimes I wish I could just go to sleep and wake up years after it's over. 🙏✝️🙏😢

[functionalmedicineglowup]

I absolutely feel this way myself some days. It’s very painful to head into menopause and feel like society makes us feel like we are useless now, unwanted by men and out to pasture. This is so poorly supported in traditional medicine. I am trying a few things myself to manage the body changes and I tone my hair. I am not ready to be grey. I feel her pain. She still looks beautiful. It’s like we grieve during the loss of our perimenopause state into menopause. It’s so hard.

[beckyg.]

I’m feeling like this poor lady in the video. I cry everyday. I feel like I’m aging so fast in the last year since menopause. I don’t feel pretty or sexy anymore . I feel so undesirable to my husband. I’m afraid he will leave me for someone else younger . Our youth goes by so fast.

[htmh]

I am 49 and have had extreme symptoms for 5 years. Nobody ever talked about whether it could be related to my body.... I tried hormone stickers this year and it changed my life. I feel so good again. After 3 years of depression and vague complaints, I was set free. Very serious problem that we all overlook!

[Latricematthews]

This stuff ain't no joke😢 I'll be 50 in a few weeks, and this is really the change of life for real! So much comes with menopause. And not just hit flashes. it's so much more . It's up to us to let the younger women know what to lool out for in the later years 🙏🏿🙏🏿 i wish the older women would have sat me down and told me about this 😢

[dawnlauwrens]

I can totally relate...the part she said about "...and my mind"...

[deed]

Same here, ma'am. It's very debilitating but we're fully expected to proceed as "normal".

[SUGAs_Shadow]

I've never loved my body until recently. I found a TikToker who talks about learning how to thank your body for what it has done and does for you every day, to appreciate it for moving and taking on burdens as it does. ❤ when you go through major changes, your body will adjust an adapt. You have to remember that it is also learning with you

[carolelynn]

Menopause is horrible. It takes away you. I do not wish this upon anyone.

[hotspringscyclist]

I feel this too! Lost two friends to su****e during unregognized menopause. Nobody tells us to expect this or how to use medication. I've had to experiment, but I finally figured out how to make it work and make it good.

[jackieanddashadventures]

I had a hysterectomy three weeks ago that threw me into menopause immediately. I feel sad for the end of my youth and miserable because the symptoms have hijacked my life. I have endometrial cancer too so I can’t wait for my health and energy to get better because I’m MISERABLE. Much love to you ladies bc I get it ❤

[jennywren]

If it wasn't for my progesterone and my estrogen patch, life would be very difficult for me mentally. I thank God

[MonicaRogers-zh]

I've been telling my doctors for 3 years that I haven't had a cycle and I'm losing my mind. They told me to lose weight and spend more time outdoors. I'm on the frickin edge!