Hi there
Mental health problems especially affective (emotional/mood) disorders are often related to hormonal problems, including PMS, Post Natal Depression and peri- menopausal and menopausal symptoms. They (hormonal imbalances) can be a direct cause and/or indirect exacerbation of such problems.
However they are often overlooked when being assessed by professionals.
I have a crap GP and had to pay to see Professor John Studd for appropriate HRT.
I mention him only because he advocates that hormonal imbalances often contribute to problems like bi-polar and other diagnoses and are ignored by psychiatrists.
Check out his web site as he's written a really helpful paper (designed for lay readers) on this subject.
I'd also suggest getting your hormone levels checks via blood tests when you see your GP.
It's a no brainer that when your hormones are imbalanced, it affects mood, motivation, memory, can causes anxiety, low mood, feeling unreal, etc., as well as the usual physical symptoms.
I'd read the paper first, get your hormone levels checked, and if they are out of balance, do so more reading as to the best options for HRT.
If you can't find the paper, do PM me and I'll happily send it on, but it
should be available online.
Good luck- getting accurate information is the first part of the journey to feeling better!
Freckles xx