GIVE ME THE SUPPORT TO KEEP GOING
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Hi Everyone. I'm new to this forum and thank goodness I found it. The last four weeks have been very challenging and reading the posts on this site has given me hope and security. I have just turned 50 and have been on the roller coaster for about 12 years. My main symptoms are depression and horrific anxiety that comes and goes as it pleases. I have tried so many things to correct things but nothing has really helped. Just when I think I have found the answer it hits me again. Thank goodness I haven't taken all the meds doctors have thrown at me because I could start up my own chemist. lol I am doing it really hard again at the moment after 6 pretty good months. My periods have started to space out to about every three months so I just pray my days of ups and downs are close to being over. Being hit with this at anytime of the year is horrific but so much worse over Christmas and New Year. I'm so lucky to have a very supportive husband who has been my rock. It hasnt all been doom and gloom but when it hits you again and again you lose all your confidence and just go into yourself. I have found it hard over the past 10 years to make really strong friendships as I can't trust what this body is going to do. (i know you can all relate to that) I rather keep to myself when I'm like this as I don't have to explain myself. After 10-12 long years I have given up on trying new things and have decided to just tough it out to the end. Please give me the extra strength I need to get through this. I wouldn't wish this on anyone. Love, health and happiness to everyone and I pray that all your troubled days are over soon. My sister went through the same thing and when her periods finished she didn't have any more dips. She is my inspiration!!!! There is hope for us all!!! xxxxxxxxxxxx
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Sandy07 raelene_44389
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raelene_44389 Sandy07
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raelene_44389 Sandy07
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I will be praying for you as well.
Take care
Big hugs
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Sandy07 raelene_44389
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raelene_44389 Sandy07
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My last period was 3 months ago and before that they have been at 2 to 3 month intervals. Maybe our symptoms are worse at the moment because we could be in the home run. It's going to be a long year if I have to stay like this the whole time. I'm scared i'm not going to get the lifts I usually have, because they are what give me my strength to keep going.
I pray our days are over soon.
Sending you daily hugs.
xxxx
Sandy07 raelene_44389
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susan47122 raelene_44389
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sharcerv52408 susan47122
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sharon11608 raelene_44389
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gillmm raelene_44389
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I take menopace for the symptoms, you get it from the vitamins dept in supermarket or chemist. No need to go to the GP! I also found a book called 'Grumpy Old Menopause' which, as well as being hilarious, explains the symptoms and gives lots of helpful practical advice. Getting out is difficult sometimes, but just a 10 minute brisk walk can help clearing stress hormones from your bloodstream, so that is something I do when stressed or anxious. On a really windy day like today it can be exhilarating!
Your post makes a lot of sense, Christmas is the worst time for me as well, thank goodness that is all over, and the days are now getting longer. (Am I a grumpy old woman?)
Hang on in there ! Thank-you for yor post, hearing about your sister helped me!
raelene_44389 gillmm
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sharon11608 raelene_44389
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raelene_44389 sharon11608
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Thanks for your friendship Sharon I really appreciate it. Take care and stay strong yourself. xxxx Words of wisdom from my sister - Accept, Float and it will Pass
susan47122 sharon11608
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I to am scared of going out at times because I never know when I'm going to have an anxiety attack or a panic attack. I feel calm in the comfort of my own home because of these anxieties.
I also feel that we need a break and just distress ourselves from all the stress we have.
Hope you are feeling better
Take care.