31/01/2026
Mental health shifts in menopause are common, biological, and often deeply unsettling — especially when they seem to come out of nowhere.
One day you feel like yourself, and the next you’re more anxious, flat, overwhelmed or unmotivated than you’ve ever been. Not because your life suddenly fell apart, but because your brain chemistry, stress response and blood sugar regulation are all being quietly reshaped by hormonal change.
What’s really happening? 🔍
As oestrogen declines, the brain has less support for key mood-regulating neurotransmitters like serotonin, dopamine and GABA.
At the same time, blood sugar becomes more prone to swings that can drive irritability, anxiety and fatigue, while the nervous system often becomes more reactive to stress and poor sleep.
The result can feel like you’ve “lost your resilience” — when in reality, your physiology is asking for a different kind of support.
If your mental health feels different in menopause, you’re not failing. It’s a sign your body is in transition — and with the right foundations, things can feel steadier again.
Every woman’s journey is different, that’s why it can feel confusing.
Get in touch to start getting the right support you need
Tash xx