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Menopause causes the menstrual cycle to stop, but it's also a huge change, hence the nickname "the menopause." It can be very difficult to adjust to this transition. Menopause involves a change in your body that comes with many physical consequences, but it can also have a psychological impact, leading to stress or anxiety. Every change in your life requires time to adjust. To cope with menopause and its impact on your mental well-being, it's important to take good care of yourself. Try to maintain a positive mindset during the transition and avoid stress as much as possible.

5 GREAT WAYS TO DEAL WITH STRESS
1. MEDITATION
Meditation has a healthy effect on mind and body and can be very effective if you're seeking inner peace. Recently, several scientists have shown that mindfulness can reduce stress and inflammation. Meditating for five minutes a day will make you feel more energetic and give your nervous system the opportunity to relax, reducing stress and anxiety.

2. SPORTS
Besides the physical benefits, exercise is a great way to release endorphins that help combat stress. An ideal combination is endurance training with strength training to build muscle, burn calories, and strengthen your heart. Try doing this twice a week for 30- to 45-minute sessions, alternating with a gentle form of exercise like yoga to work on your balance, flexibility, and tone your muscles during a two-hour session.

3. TRY SOPHROLOGY
Like hypnosis, sophrology is a quick and effective way to boost your self-confidence and mood. Thanks to positive visualization and breathing techniques, you can positively influence your mind. This is a great way to relieve worry and stress.

4. DO LAUGHTER THERAPY
Doctors recommend laughing for 10 to 15 minutes a day to improve your overall health. Laughter strengthens your immune system, improves oxygen supply to your body's cells, lowers blood pressure, improves digestion, and can relieve cramps and pain. It also releases stress hormones and stimulates the production of endorphins, hormones that can relieve stress and anxiety. It's also good for your self-confidence. Try to laugh away stress as much as possible to feel good in body and mind.

5. GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Depression, stress, and lack of sleep often go hand in hand. Lack of sleep often leads to a lack of motivation, enthusiasm, and energy, and often also causes stress. During menopause, when the body is experiencing significant changes, it's important to take advantage of the restorative effects of a good night's sleep.

DEPRESSION AND MENOPAUSE
Around the age of 50, three out of four women experience depression or symptoms of it. Only one in four men experience this at this age. Symptoms of depression or a certain level of low mood can often occur during perimenopause. Women often report feeling unwell, worrying a lot, having little interest, and feeling undervalued. Despite what it may seem, there's no scientific explanation for stress, anxiety, or depression based on a decrease in estrogen. While the decrease in estrogen isn't the cause of depression, it can be a contributing factor. Hormonal changes simply expose feelings of insecurity and can even exacerbate them. Menopause is often a time in women's lives when they reflect on their achievements. Depending on your personality, this could be the source of your feelings of insecurity. Menopause is just one chapter in the story of your life; how it unfolds is entirely up to you.

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