The Silent Struggle – Mental Health and Menopause

Menopause & Mental Health: Why We Must Talk About the Silent Crisis

Menopause isn’t just a hormonal shift—it’s a psychological, emotional, and spiritual transition. And for many women, it can be one of the most mentally vulnerable times of their lives.

The Hidden Pain No One Talks About
While society often associates menopause with hot flushes or mood swings, what often goes unspoken is the rising rates of depression and suicidal ideation during this stage. According to recent studies, suicide rates spike for women aged 45–54—the very age group navigating perimenopause and menopause.

Many women feel like they’re disappearing—from their roles, relationships, even from themselves. The shift in hormones such as oestrogen and progesterone can deeply impact serotonin levels, leaving women feeling hopeless, irritable, and emotionally flat. Add to this a lifetime of caregiving, underpaid emotional labour, and cultural silence, and it’s no wonder so many feel lost.

For all you Beautiful Women: You're Not a Burden

If you’ve found yourself feeling low, disconnected, or even having thoughts that scare you—you are not alone.

Menopause is a rite of passage, but without adequate emotional support, it can feel like a cliff edge.
Here’s how you can start gently supporting your mind and nervous system:

• Aromatherapy Rituals – Essential oils like lavender, clary sage, and frankincense can calm the nervous system and ease emotional overwhelm. Try a few drops on your wrists before journaling or meditating.

• Journalling Prompts:
  “What do I feel is ending?”
  “What part of me is being reborn?”

• Support Circles: Seek out safe, non-judgmental spaces—online or in person—where you can speak freely about your experiences.

For Therapists: Holding Space Without Burning Out

As therapists and healers, you carry the weight of others’ trauma—often while managing your own menopause transition in silence. The emotional labour is invisible but immense. Who holds space for you?

• Schedule in your own nervous system check-ins.

• Incorporate essential oil anchoring in your day—apply vetiver or neroli between sessions to ground yourself.

• Build in boundaries—energetic and practical.

Burnout isn’t a flaw—it’s a message. You need tending to as much as your clients do.

💌 Final Words

Let this be the reminder you didn’t know you needed: you matter.
You are not invisible. You are not “too much.”
Whether you are supporting others or struggling in silence—this is a call to pause, reconnect, and find support.

Want more resources and healing rituals?
Download the free guide to calm menopause rituals here 👉 Free Ritual Guide