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Beginning Peri-menapause

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jennifer49344
jennifer49344

I am 39. Part time college student, full time at home mom of a 17, 7, and 2 year old. I am just getting past an opioid addiction and now I have begun peri-menapause. The extreme PMS is killing me. The world and all in it just screeches to a halt because of my anxiety, depression, and out of control crying. This is worse than withdrawal symptoms because at least I knew those would end. Do people take hormones to help during this time? I am starting law school next year, my husband is starting up his own business right now (in addition to working full time) and we are raising three kids..... I can't live like this. And when it's at its worst, I really do feel that I don't want to live. Any advise is appreciated.

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  • wendy36287
    wendy36287 jennifer49344

    Posted

    Hi jennifer all i can say to u is to hang in there. We all feel like this is a new feeling everyday an is nt a good feeling at all..u take care
  • maddysmom2015
    maddysmom2015 jennifer49344

    Posted

    Have you ever taken birth control pills? The lo lo estrin helped even out my moods and increased my functionality.  The PMS pain was almost gone and the mood swings were quarantined to a 2-3 day window. 
    • Tammy123
      Tammy123 maddysmom2015

      Posted

      Ive been takin levothyroxine since last year for underactive thyroid and now my periods are coming every 2 weeks im 45 and at my wits end also takin citrilopram for anxiety which is through the roof with all this going of with my periods has anyone else going through this
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