PMS, Menopause and Postpartum Depression
Hormonal fluctuations during the menstrual cycle and menopause can lead to a variety of physical and psychological symptoms. Common challenges include mood swings, irritability, anger, crying spells, anxiety, depression, and sleep problems.
Hormones don’t act by themselves. While fluctuations in hormone levels can play a role, the issue is the brain’s response to hormonal changes. Genetics, lifestyle, and history influence how one’s brain reacts to hormonal shifts. Some brains are like a gun locked and loaded, only to be set off by a hormonal shift.
Neurofeedback for Hormonal Issues
Neurofeedback helps modulate and calm the brain’s response to hormonal fluctuations. By training the brain to self-regulate, neurofeedback can reduce or even eliminate many PMS and menopause-related symptoms and help stabilize postpartum mood swings. Often, herbs and supplements are recommended as well.
Women with PMS often experience rapid improvements in mood, sleep and emotional stability. Improvement in menopause symptoms may take longer, but consistent sessions can lead to long term stabilization and symptom relief. In sum, neurofeedback for hormonal instabilities is likely to:
- reduce mood swings, irritability and anger;
- improve emotional stability and mental clarity
- enhance sleep quality
- reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression
