So, you may have heard that women might have mood swings during menopause - it's quite the standing joke. But some women experience severe anxiety and depression during this phase. And for them - it's no joke.
When I met Margaret, she'd had 4 years of strugglingwith depression so severe that some days she couldn't get out of bed. She had mood swings violent enough that she'd lost her job and was on her way to losing her marriage.
Part of my job as a women's health coach, is to know what I know, and to recognize what is beyond my abilities and expertise. I referred Margaret to a psychiatrist, then provided her with extra support for the next few months as they dialed in the right medications to balance her out.
I'm a great referral for psychologists and psychiatrists who have clients battling the bigger picture of menopause. Even though I can't diagnose or prescribe, that doesn't mean I can't support and complement other treatments.