Keeping Your Cool: Menopausal Irritability & Rage
- Dr. Rochelle Bernstein
- Apr 1, 2024
- 3 min read
In my conversations with women struggling with menopause, many share stories of not being able to control their tempers. These women describe a cycle of snap, yell, and apologize. Feeling cranky is pretty normal when you're tossing and turning at 3 a.m. while your partner is snoozing without a care, but what I'm talking about here is that intense, red-hot fury that many menopausal women experience. One moment, you're feeling fine, and the next, you’re seeing red. And these explosive episodes can pass as quickly as they come. After a few minutes of fury, it’s not unusual for rage to spontaneously resolve itself and feelings of calm to return. Besides causing conflict in our relationships and at work, it makes us feel like we are losing our minds!
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