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So why do I suddenly feel lonely? Is it because of all the uncertainty around coronavirus?

April 30, 2020 barbdepree

People sometimes ask me to socialize, but I’ve always been a bit of a loner. That makes sense. I think…

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Posted in: Emotional Wellbeing Filed under: relationships, self care, stress

What can I do to get some hot flash relief?

April 16, 2020 barbdepree

My life is so stressful right now–and on top of everything, my hot flashes are getting worse. The key to…

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Posted in: Physical Health Filed under: anxiety, diet, exercise, hot flashes, menopause, perimenopause, stress

I have lost my ability to concentrate. What’s wrong with me?

April 2, 2020 barbdepree

Nothing. You’re entirely normal. Sixty percent of perimenopausal women have cognition-related symptoms, including difficulty concentrating, according to a study published…

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Posted in: Brain Matters Filed under: estrogen, exercise, menopause, mindfulness, perimenopause, stress, symptoms

Why am I losing hair and how do I make it stop?

December 27, 2019 barbdepree

About 40 percent of women in midlife experience thinning hair. What you can do to make it stop depends on…

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Posted in: Lifestyle Filed under: estrogen, hormones, hypothyroidism, medications, stress

I’m the primary caregiver for my aging parents, and I’m emotionally and physically exhausted and stressed out. How can I get some help?

October 15, 2019 barbdepree

It’s understandable that you’re feeling tapped out. Elder care stress and burnout are real and need to be taken seriously.…

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Posted in: Emotional Wellbeing Filed under: caregiver, self care, stress

How do I find a therapist?

August 15, 2019 barbdepree

Menopause often brings on a slew of issues that many women haven’t had to deal with before, and you mention…

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Posted in: Resources Filed under: menopause, stress, symptoms, therapy

What can I do to manage mood swings and anxiety in perimenopause?

April 1, 2019 barbdepree

You say you still have monthly periods, and also have “horrible mood swings and anxiety.” You’re feeling sympathy for your…

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Posted in: Brain Matters, Emotional Wellbeing Filed under: medications, perimenopause, sleep, stress, yoga

Is perimenopause behind my anxiety?

February 18, 2019 barbdepree

Mood disruptions are a known symptom of perimenopause, and my experience is that anxiety is at the top of that…

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Posted in: Emotional Wellbeing, Physical Health Filed under: anxiety, estrogen, exercise, medications, nutrition, perimenopause, stress

I’m at the end of my rope with menopause. What can help?

February 8, 2019 barbdepree

You describe the top symptoms of menopause: interrupted sleep, heart palpitations, hot flashes, night sweats, memory loss, vaginal dryness, painful…

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Posted in: Brain Matters, Emotional Wellbeing, Lifestyle, Physical Health Filed under: dryness, estrogen, hormone therapy, localized hormones, sleep, stress, symptoms

What do I need to do for a good night’s sleep?

March 8, 2018 barbdepree

If you’re wearing a Fitbit to bed, like a patient I saw last week, you might be seeing pretty colored…

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Posted in: Lifestyle, Physical Health Filed under: estrogen, exercise, hormones, hot flashes, menopause, sleep, stress

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