Mental fitness workouts can do wonders. Menopause can cause all kinds of mood swings. From tears to hysterical laughter in nine seconds flat. During middle age, all women experience physical changes. Weight gain or loss. The “grays” popping up everywhere. Sleep interruptions.
Mental health is also a factor.
For some reason, physicians seem to skip any questions regarding emotional upheavals, even though almost every woman experiences them.
They treat us with a pat on the knee and the knowledge that there is no cure. Doctors provide zero information as to how long this distressing condition may last.
As usual, ladies our age have to fend for themselves. Live with it and hope it doesn’t last too long. Halle Berry told Women’s Health magazine, “I’m challenging everything I thought I knew about menopause. Things like, ‘Your life is over,’ ‘You are disposable’ and ‘Society no longer has a place for you.'”
Halle has it right. No wonder we feel downtrodden and confused. Has a doctor ever offered you a single menopausal mental health solution? I have had to figure it out on my own. Regaining mental fitness can take time after the emotional upheaval
Over the thirteen years (!) it took me to get through peri-menopause and then the Big Kahuna, I’ve devised some mental health improvement methods.
I had no choice. I wanted to stay in bed and watch television for the rest of my life, in black and white.
Working out or simply going for a mall walk is a big part of my sanity.
Experimenting with new foods has been a fun diversion that has paid unexpected dividends. I joined a fruit and vegetable delivery service that brings slightly imperfect foods to my door every Monday.
No longer am I driving to the store to buy fruits and veggies that have probably rolled on the floor, or been sneezed on, Gross!
Now I’m cooking new recipes to incorporate the new finds. I’m going to free cooking classes. Turns out it’s a great place to meet single woman over 50 in my position.
All of these life routine changes give me new talking points at dinner parties or at professional women’s networking events. It’s fun to share my findings and see someone take down the info. My negative situation is now one that is positively influencing other ladies’ lives. It’s like I’ve taken my Leftat50 blog live! This also gives me a mental health boost.
If you are struggling with the myriad symptoms of the Change on top of that starting your life over after divorce thing, perhaps consider what new activities you can begin.
It just may have a positive impact. Think it over and take the step to take actual steps for your mental health. It’s all part of the emotional healing after divorce. I hope this helps. If not, go to a doctor who will listen to what is really going on with you and actually recommend something.. None of this is easy but believe me, it’s worth a try.
We all go through major life transitions when relationships end… Through this website, I will share my thoughts as I walk the path of “New-Self” discovery. It doesn’t matter which side of 50 you are on. The real question is, Are you ready to live life? To forge a Path of Your Own Making (For a change!)? Then stop dwelling over the What-Might-Have-Beens and join me. Share your thoughts here, comment on mine, and let’s do this together! And check out my book, “Restarting Your Life When You Are. No Longer A Wife” I wrote it just for you!