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lol64
lol64

hi all hope you are all feeling bit better today,  ive had a horrendous day but have to blame myself it was hen party last night so had few drinks.  the flushes are just none stop today as well as the chest aches and arm numbness and anxiety horrendous im that bad today my cats r freaking me out cos they looking at me and im thinking they can sense there something wrong with me how sad is that plz x

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  • margaret04348
    margaret04348 lol64

    Posted

    Hi, I can totally understand as I too had a few drinks a few days ago and have never been the same since!!  My bladder is upset and my anxiety is not good.  I am on HRT and it does not mix well with alcohol and also the hormonal changes we are going through I believe do not react well to drink either.  I am certainly not going to drink again.  I am sure we will both settle down and all will be well,XX
    • lol64
      lol64 margaret04348

      Posted

      thank you margaret its absolutely horrendous i took a sleeping tablet over two hours ago and still hasnt kicked in cos im too worked up.  i get married in two weeks and really dont want this to start up again as it did at beginnging.   i  not on any hrt started menopace couple weeks ago with evening primrose not sure its making any difference.  at docs on weds ill ask her see if she can suggest dont really know what else to try x
    • margaret04348
      margaret04348 lol64

      Posted

      Try and stay calm if you can...it is what I am trying to do.  The racing thoughts of dome are so hard to deal with but it makes all symptoms worse.  Making an appt with the Docis good that will give you a plan and make you feel more in control.  That is what I am doing....a bit of a plan of attack.  I deep breath and try to distract mysef by keeping busy.  It is such a shame that only a few drinks have done this to us both...we can't even let our hair down a bit without having to pay a high price.  However, I can easily do without alcohol and for me it is just not worth it.  You will be stressed about your wedding too and excited as well!! I hope all goes well on Wed and you get some sleep.XXX
    • lol64
      lol64 margaret04348

      Posted

      ah thank u x yea i just trying to potter round n tryin to ignore it but sometimes u just get so sick of it all xx
    • margaret04348
      margaret04348 lol64

      Posted

      Oh yes...I was crying today as my tummy just burning and I felt so low......coming on here and getting a bit of support and supporting others helps me though.  May as well be useful with my experiences.XX
    • michele84063
      michele84063 lol64

      Posted

      Hi.  I'm sorry you're having such a hard time, I can sympathise!  I take a sleeping tablet too when I can't sleep but it doesn't always work as my mind is so active and I'm suffering anxiety/depression brought on by peri.  I also take Menopace and evening primrose and think they do help a bit.  If I have something coming up that makes me anxious, I take a Diazepam an hour beforehand and it really hepls.  Perhaps you could ask yor GP about getting them to take on the 'bad' days.  You don't want anything to spoil your big day!  My friend suffers from anxiety and took a 2mg diazepam on her wedding day and coped really well.  Good luck and best wishes for your wedding. x
    • lol64
      lol64 michele84063

      Posted

      hi michele thank u x ill see what she says on weds im ususally ok had got myself into a place of accepting what was going on and dealing with it with relaxation and other techniques but at min seems like i just cant pick myself up but hopefully it will pass x
    • lol64
      lol64 margaret04348

      Posted

      yes ur right margaret this site is an absolute godsend and the ladies are fantastic with help and support x
  • susan21149
    susan21149 lol64

    Posted

    Hi lol

    Sorry you are having a bad day. I had a bad week crying, palpitations, and putting myself in the pysych ward for help and arguing with my boyfriend 

    Pray that this week will be better 

    I will pray for you just hang in there

    • lol64
      lol64 susan21149

      Posted

      ah thank you . hope this week is much better for you xx
  • tjhaden
    tjhaden lol64

    Posted

    Hi there

    I took advice from here, which hasbeen great for me maybe it might help u.

    high dose of b12 for energy

    high dose of b6 for hormones.

    Magnesium an hour or two before bed has helped me sleep better.

    I have felt soooo much better.

    I do still have my off days !!!

    id love something to get rid of my bloating stomach if anyone has any advice.

    Hope this helps

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