Menopause and your Mental Wellbeing: Tips to Navigate this Season of Life
Anxiety can occur during peri- and menopause due to falling oestrogen levels changing the way your brain functions.[i] These fluctuating hormones can trigger irritability, anxiety or mood changes that make you less able to cope with the things you’d normally take in your stride.
Sound familiar? You’re not alone. In our recent survey of 1,000 peri- and menopausal women, we found that almost one-quarter (24%) experience anxiety every day, with 60% finding it more difficult to manage feelings of worry or fear than they did previously.[ii]
Anxiety during the menopause can be stressful, negatively affecting aspects of daily life including work, relationships and your social life. Our survey revealed that:
- Over one-third (38%) say that anxiety has strained relationships with friends, family or colleagues
- Almost half (48%) say that anxiety has made it difficult to maintain their usual routines or responsibilities
- Almost two-fifths (39%) noted that it has affected their work performance or ability to focus at work
Navigating this season of life can feel overwhelming. At Kalms, we’re here to support you - and there’s a lot you can do to help yourself when living with menopausal anxiety:
1. Practice mindfulness
Whilst mindfulness is often overlooked, it can help quieten the noise of anxiety. Mindfulness-based interventions can take many forms, including meditation and yoga, helping to improve emotional regulation and decrease feelings of anxiety. Why not take 5 minutes each evening to practice a short meditation and shift your focus away from your anxious thoughts.
2. Confide in someone you trust
Opening up to someone you trust, whether it be a friend, family member or partner, can provide an outlet to talk through your worries and provide a new perspective to help rationalise your thoughts. If you don’t feel comfortable talking to a loved one, menopause forums provide an opportunity to share your experience with others who can fully understand what you’re going through.
3. Prioritise exercise and good nutrition
Movement and exercise provide mood-boosting endorphins which can ease feelings of anxiety. If your anxiety is affecting your ability to participate in group activities, try to get out for a solo walk at least once a day. As well as this, too much caffeine, alcohol and salt can have a negative impact on anxiety so try to cut back where possible and prioritise a healthy, balanced diet.
4. Consider natural remedies
Many women turn to herbal remedies for complementary support. Kalms Lavender contains lavender oil, traditionally used to ease mild anxiety. It comes in a convenient one-a-day soft capsule, making it easy to include during challenging times. Find out more here.
[i] Patient Info. How to Cope with Anxiety during Menopause. https://patient.info/features/mental-health/how-to-cope-with-anxiety-during-menopause (Accessed: February 2026).
[ii] Hormones and emotional well-being: A study conducted by Censuswide involving 1,000 UK peri menopausal and menopausal women respondents. Commissioned by Kalms Herbal Remedies. February 2025.
-
Posted by Emily Garfield
5th March 2026
