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

  1. Cognitive restructuring (change negative thoughts)
  2. Exposure therapy (gradually face fears)
  3. Behavioral activation (schedule activities that are enjoyable)
  4. Homework (journal or practice new skills)

Emotional/Cognitive Symptoms & Solutions