Mood swings during menopause aren’t “just in your head.” As estrogen drops, so does serotonin — the feel-good brain chemical that helps you stay steady and calm. That’s why over 55% of women experience mood swings, anxiety, or depressive episodes during this transition. But it’s not just you who feels it. Mood swings can affect your relationships — your partner, your kids, your friends. They can throw off your whole day, steal your energy, and make you feel like you’re not yourself. What most wo