Female Anxiety

Stressed? Try These Stress Busting Techniques!

by Mia Lundin on January 18, 2012

Let’s face it. Modern, middle-aged women are stressed. Many of us juggle careers, family life, marriages, divorces, single parenthood, and personal friendships; caring for aging parents, negotiate with cantankerous teens, and the list seems to run on forever. Add in the unique challenges that come with menopause and not surprisingly, we find ourselves feeling overwhelmed [...]

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Perimenopause and the Emotional Rollercoaster

by Mia Lundin on August 24, 2011

Very often when women are in perimenopause they are bewildered and mystified by what appears to be a sudden and unexpected onset of symptoms.  Night sweats, hot flashes, raging mood swings, uncontrollable crying, depression and anxiety seem to come out of nowhere. That is because despite the obvious symptoms of hormonal changes, they are likely [...]

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“Why didn’t my doctor tell me this?” Misdiagnosis in Women Premenopausal or Menopausal

by Mia Lundin on May 18, 2011

Melissa, 38, came into the center complaining of fatigue, aches, pains, and difficulty sleeping and having less stamina to go about and finish her day. Prior to her arrival at Mia’s Center, Melissa went to her family doctor who had prescribed antidepressants and told her it sounded like she was suffering from depression. This was [...]

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Heavy Clotty Periods in Perimenopause

by Mia Lundin on October 25, 2010

Hi Mia, Hope you are well! I don’t know if you remember me, but I met you at T M’s house back in October. I was the person with the history of fibroids who had just had surgery. I bought your book and have been reading it and implementing what you suggested. I truly love [...]

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Rise in Female Anxiety and Depression Is Really a Low Serotonin Epidemic

by Mia Lundin on October 25, 2010

Some experts believe that low serotonin has become a virtual epidemic in the United States. Serotonin is the key to our feelings of happiness, and it helps defend against both anxiety and depression. That said, it is no surprise that serotonin imbalance is one of the most common contributors to female mood problems. When you [...]

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Women With Severe Hormone Changes Have Brain Chemistry Imbalances, Not Mental Insanity

by Mia Lundin on October 25, 2010

Do you feel like you are on an emotional rollercoaster losing it or going insane? One minute you may feel agitated, and lash out irrationally at friends and loved ones. The next minute you may weep and want to be held. Do you feel overwhelmed, sad beyond words, or scared for no apparent reason, or [...]

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