mom has been really irritable lately im assuming its menopause, is it? any idea how long it will go on?

Question

Shes been like this for a couple months

Answer 1

Sounds like it could possibly be menopause. Which can sometimes last up to 10 years. Have you talked to your mom about this? Menopause is a very difficult change for women, and sometimes talking about it may help. Maybe you should suggest that your mom see her ob/gyn for testing. If she is going through menopause she will definitely need some medical advice due to osteoporosis and risk of heart disease. Her ob/gyn will probably start Hormone Replacement Therapy to help ease the symptoms of menopause. The most important thing for you to do is offer her as much support and patience as you possibly can right now.
Here is a link where you can get more info that may help you help your mom:

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000894.htm.

Answer 2

It could be anything. Work-related stress, home life not going so well, mid-life crisis. Why not ask how she's doing (without mentioning the possibility of menopause)? Let her know she's seemed unhappy lately and ask if there's anything you can do to make her life easier.

Answer 3

It probably is stress. Try to do things to help around the house to lighten her workload, ask if there is anything she needs you to do to help her. You don't have to ask her if something is wrong, because you already know there is, just ask her how can you help to reduce her stress and get her back to where she needs to be. If this continues, suggest that she go see a doctor or get an adult to talk to her. She may be suffereing from depression and not even realize it. Stress is dangerous if it lingers. Not to scare you, but it's already been two months. That's too long.

Answer 4

maybe shes just stressed out. help her out, like with cooking or whatever. try to be as nice as you can. if its menopause, it might take a few months.