Six ways to hide your menopausal mood swings from your date

Having a mood swing can seem like a full-time job in itself, but alas! Life goes on. You have work, a house to keep clean, and that little thing called a social life.

It used to be a common joke that women over the age of 35 were more likely to be killed in a terrorist attack than to be married. This, of course, was never the case, though sometimes it may seem easier to spot a patriotic zealot than a compatible, age-appropriate partner. Recent findings, however, reveal that college-educated women over 40 are no less likely a group to walk down the aisle than any other.

One obstacle on the road to finding Prince Charming could be convincing him you aren’t a completely crazy person afflicted by sudden bouts of tears and anger. Rather, you are a normal, menopausal woman fighting with her estrogen and serotonin levels in a state of flux. And he’s no spring chicken either! If you fit this bill, read the six tips below before you go on your next first date, and it could be your last.

Excercise that day

And every other day for that matter. Yoga paired with aerobics is one of the least invasive ways to keep your hormones at a manageable level.

Avoid caffeine and sugar

Not only are the two bad for your skin and waistline, they can cause jitters that your date might confuse with over nervousness. You should show the confident personality that you have, wholly.

Choose a comfortable outfit.

By that, don’t run to your closet and put on your finest sweat pants. Pick something that is flattering and airy (to help with hot flashes), and you will be able to stand up straight with confidence and ease.

NO ALCOHOL.

Just one glass of wine to loosen up? How about just one moment of mania in which you call him an idiot mother’s boy? No drinking. It exacerbates not only mood swings, but hot flashes and vaginal dryness, too.

Eat a healthy dinner.

Not so you appear to be some anorexic model that can’t enjoy a steak, but so you will feel better. Order the steak, but make sure to have a salad first with beans or fruit to balance your blood sugar. Whole grain crackers are good, too.

See a movie.

That way, if you are having a particularly bad day you don’t have to talk much and risk saying something offensive. If you feel weepy, choose a sad movie. Don’t forget to wear the waterproof mascara.

Recommendations about mood swings

Mood swings are just one of the many symptoms menopausal women are at the risk of facing. Do yourself a favor and opt for a healthy lifestyle. You will feel better at a natural, low cost. Some cases are special and require alternative medicine or even hormone replacement therapy. Talk to your doctor to find out if you are at risk for more serious conditions like depression or bi-polar disorder. To read more about treatments for mood swings, follow this link.