What I am trying desperately to find out if possibly the temporary menopause triggered my bi-polar illness and major anxiety attacks. Any information and time you can spare would be greatly appreciated. It has been a very rough 7 years. Dear Nancy, Temporary or not, menopause can be a contributing factor to all types of depression, mental illnesses, anxiety attacks, personality disorders, phobic attacks, etc. Surgically or medically induced menopause comes on fast and furious usually.
Regular menopause is something that one has time to adjust to during several years.
Through the years certain signs should have evidenced themselves to you or your family and friends. Suddenly your world as you knew it turns upside down. No rhyme or reason. Just a fact of life. Your views change.