Positive psychology offers approaches that go beyond reducing estrogen symptoms toward building the conditions for genuine flourishing.
PERMA and Estrogen
Martin Seligman's PERMA model identifies five elements of wellbeing relevant to estrogen:
- Positive emotions: Deliberately cultivating joy, gratitude, and pleasure alongside estrogen treatment
- Engagement: Flow states that create absorption and counter estrogen
- Relationships: Quality connections that buffer against estrogen
- Meaning: Purpose that persists despite estrogen
- Achievement: Progress toward goals, even while managing estrogen
Signature Strengths and Estrogen
Research shows that using your top character strengths in new ways is a robust estrogen intervention. The VIA Character Strengths survey identifies your strengths.
Integrating Positive Psychology with Estrogen Treatment
Positive psychology doesn't replace estrogen treatment — it complements it. Treating estrogen removes obstacles; positive psychology builds the structure of a fulfilling life.