97 | When Anxiety, Anger, or Depression Is a Hormone Imbalance in Disguise [What I Wish I Knew Series]

Ready to reboot your energy, get better sleep, balance your mood, and move the scale on stubborn weight gain? Apply for my Master Your Midlife Hormones program and start seeing results before the holidays: bit.ly/fixmyhormonesnow Ever wonder why everyone you know seems to be on an antidepressant? According to the North American Menopause Society, nearly 60 percent of women going through perimenopause experience anxiety or depression—and yet, most of us are never told it could be a symptom of a hormonal imbalance. In today’s episode, I’m peeling back the curtain on the three hormone imbalances most often mistaken for mood disorders—and what to ask your doctor before saying yes to medication that only masks the real issue. In this episode, we‘ll address your most commonly asked questions, including: ✅ Why do I feel anxious for no reason in my 40s? ✅ Can a hormone imbalance cause depression? ✅ Is anxiety in perimenopause normal? ✅ Why do antidepressants stop working in midlife? ✅ What hormones cause mood swings in perimenopause? ✅ What’s the difference between hormonal anxiety and real anxiety? ✅ Why does my doctor say my labs are normal when I feel awful? If you’ve ever thought, “Maybe it’s not me—it’s my hormones,” this episode is for you. — NEXT STEPS: Reboot your energy, balance your mood, and move the scale on stubborn weight gain! Apply for my Master Your Midlife Hormones program: bit.ly/fixmyhormonesnow — EPISODES MENTIONED: 96 | 5 Perimenopause Symptoms I Ignored at 40…And Why You Shouldn’t [What I Wish I Knew Series: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz -- RESOURCES: Do You Have A Hormone Imbalance? Take my FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz Become a Podcast Insider + Subscribe to The Hot Flash–Weekly hormone hacks, recipes, and lifestyle tips I don’t share anywhere else!: https://areyoutheremidlife.com/ Tired of Tossing and Turning? Grab my FREE “Better Sleep After 40” Supplement Cheat Sheet: https://monicalanetopete.kit.com/sleepbetter Record a Question to Be Answered on the Pod: https://www.speakpipe.com/AreYouThereMidlife — *Disclaimer: Information provided in this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The information is not intended or implied to supplement or replace professional medical treatment, advice, and/or diagnosis. I share the strategies that have worked for me, and you are advised to do your own research and speak to your medical provider for care.