In this episode of RTDB (Rock the Damn Boat), I’m talking about something that doesn’t get nearly enough daylight: the increased risk of suicide during menopause — and what can happen when hormone or medication changes impact your mental health.

This Sunday Shortie is personal.

I’m sharing my own experience with medication adjustments that unexpectedly triggered intrusive and suicidal thoughts — not because I wanted to die, but because my brain chemistry shifted. If you’ve ever felt blindsided by anxiety, depression, or dark thoughts during perimenopause or postmenopause, you are not broken — and you are not alone.

We’ll talk about:

• The link between menopause, hormone shifts, and mental health
• Why medication changes (including HRT or antidepressants) can temporarily intensify symptoms
• Why to discuss this with your doctor, even if they are dismissive
• The importance of monitoring mood during hormonal r medication transitions

Menopause mental health is still wildly under-discussed — especially in high-functioning women who “look fine” on the outside.

If you’re navigating perimenopause, postmenopause, hormone therapy, antidepressants, ADHD, or mood instability in midlife, this episode is a reminder: your brain deserves support just as much as your body.

If this conversation resonates, please share it with a woman who might need to hear it.

And if you’re struggling right now, reach out for professional help immediately. You are not meant to carry this alone.

9-8-8 is the national suicide hotline in the United States.

You can reach me at christy@thrivewithchristy.com for more resources on substance abuse.

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