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Clinically reviewed by Dr. Chris Mosunic, PhD, RD, CDCES, MBA
Because you don’t have to do it alone
by Vivian Nunez
Transitioning into menopause (usually through perimenopause first) includes a rollercoaster of physical and mental health changes. Everything from shifts in your sleep to hormonal fluctuations can spark waves of menopause anxiety. We pulled together affirmations for anxiety for those moments when it creeps up.
Because while we know that the goal is to try to turn inwards to what you can control, it’s not always easy when you’re in the thick of it. You want to have something in your back pocket that can help you unlock calm so you can get to the next moment with a fuller breath.
Here are the eight affirmations for women we think may offer something for you to hold onto whenever menopause has triggered any anxiety for you.
Often, the best thing anyone can do is to remind themselves just how normal it is to feel overwhelmed during big life shifts. Saying out loud, “I am transitioning into menopause, and that is a lot,” may not solve all your menopause anxiety, but it can help you ground yourself more intentionally.
On the note of acknowledging that big feelings and big transitions come hand in hand, it’s important to try to shift your perspective back to what is controllable. Even a few minutes of self-care (for a short meditation or a deep breathing exercise) could help bring you back to yourself and what you can control.
It’s normal to want to place the blame on something or someone when things get hard, but try your best not to blame yourself or your body. You didn’t do anything wrong. Menopause is a normal part of a menstruating human’s life cycle.
When you’re at your most anxious, try to turn to someone in your life who may be navigating menopause, too. It may be helpful to keep a note on your phone of close friends, family members, or online support groups that will make you feel less alone on the harder days.
It’s true that menopause is a long road, but it’s also true that you pave that road one day at a time. Remind yourself that your anxiety may feel different tomorrow and there is hope for a more peaceful state of being.
Menopause is full of newness and questions. Keep a running list of the facts about this stage of your life and your fears. It may seem like a small exercise, but your list may help ground you with facts on your worst day, making it clear that runaway emotions are not necessarily rooted in reality.
On the days when fears, symptoms, and questions are especially overwhelming, don’t hesitate to turn to the experts who are better equipped to answer them. You are an expert in your own body, but this doesn’t mean you have to go it alone. You can get advice from medical experts and loved ones who’ve been through this.
Above all else, remember you don’t have to know everything all at once. It is enough to take this journey one step at a time.
Navigating perimenopause and menopause is emotionally and physically taxing. These affirmations for anxiety, paired with Calm Health’s Thriving Through the Menopause Transition clinical program, can help you feel supported as you navigate each new day.
Calm Health is not intended to diagnose or treat depression, anxiety, or any other mental or physical health condition. The use of Calm Health is not a substitute for care by a physician or other health care provider. Any questions that you may have regarding the diagnosis, care, or treatment of a health condition should be directed to your physician or health care provider. Calm Health is a mental wellness product.
We’ve made it easy to take the first step. Just download the Calm Health app, create your account, and answer a few simple questions to help us understand how you’re feeling. You’ll get instant recommendations for the Calm Health programs that will be the most helpful for you.
Our programs are created by licensed psychologists, and you can explore them at your own pace, in any order you like.
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