Menopause & Cancer
SYMPTOMS
- Irritability
- Changes in memory
- Brain fog
- Depression/anxiety
- Feeling older or “not like myself”
POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
- Group or individual therapy
- Cognitive behavioral therapy—problems are rooted in unhealthy and unproductive ways of thinking
Some strategies
- Cognitive restructuring (change negative thoughts)
- Exposure therapy (gradually face fears)
- Behavioral activation (schedule activities that are enjoyable)
- Homework (journal or practice new skills)
Emotional/Cognitive Symptoms & Solutions