Menopause constant on the mind

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Hi does anybody have menopause and worry on they mind on a daily basis or is it just me, since it all started always there and if something scares me thinking gets worst, i wish it would all go so I can go back to thinking about life in general, deal with with it with out getting mad and want to cry,

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    Maria, I don't know how much you read on the boards, but this is a major major issue for me. I  have posted about it frequently, several other women have too. It's gotten so bad for me, that I am now seeing a therapist. I try to divert my mind to something else when it gets too bad, but, its very difficult because my symptoms often lead to the stress. 
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    Hi Maria yep this is s classic symptom and so very hard to manage on a daily basis.

    I had a terrible few months recently with virtually constant negative thoughts of doom, gloom and anxiety whirling through my mind (even when I slept) and it got really debilitating at one stage. I have had private tears at work when I have to dash off to the loo to "let it out" and try and carry on as though nothing has happened.

    I now have regular acupuncture ehich has helped me no end but still get blue/teary sometimes.

    I feel for you hunny but all us ladies her understand and seeking help/reasdurance or just an outlet to your worries with us all really helps (i have found everyone here very supportive and a true God send).

    Sending you love and hugs xxx

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      H Louise, thanks for getting back to me, now I know there are others too, unless you start to feel better I guess it will be there on your mind constant  when I felt better last year for a whilemit stop then came back this year, that means when its over we have a whale of time.
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      Yep it is a roller coaster ride thats for sure but all us ladies must stick together and get through it together. Yep lets have a whale of a time after.... We deserve it 😊 Take care hunni xxxx
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    so funny that i read your post bc i just had a crying sessions bc i was worry and thinking about things!! I hate the feeling i get and feel that everything is negative and i just dont want to deal with it and wish it will all go away. I just wish i can get back to being me like i was a couple of years ago- i feel like i dont know who this person is i just want so bad to be me!!! i am 53  and since i turned 50 things are really gone down hill  between being upset and gaining about 40 lbs i am so done yet what can i do i swear i wish i knew sometimes just want to end it all i feel there is nothing to look forward to anymore and being depressed all the time is no way to live day to day!!! thanks ladies for letting me vent jnust wish we all could do something to make us all feel better!!!!
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      Kathy, I feel exactly the same as you do! Used to love life, work, shopping, restaurants, getting up in the mornings. Talk about doom and gloom....it's an understatement. Thought I'd love not getting periods anymore. Was I in for the shock of life!!! My girlfriends, co-workers my age or older seem like they breezed right thru menopause and I have the upmost debilitating symptoms. The only women I seem to relate to are on this forum. Thanks for sharing.
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      Hi Kathy, feel like you to, not ain't alone some days I cry and calm down, no way to live but we will get through it day by day no fix cure, I have been go through this from 50 now im 54 this year periods stop see if I go the full 12 this year.
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      thank u jamie for your kind words to me!! hopefully one day soon we will all be happy again
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      thank u maria for sharing good to know i am not alone that unfortunately others are having a hard time too!! One day i hope we all can be happy again
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    Hi Maria,

    I totally understand where you are coming from. The anxiety and feelings of doom and gloom are the worst for me. I really struggle and my own thoughts scare me. I have vivid and sometimes scary dreams because my mind is so consumed with the negative thoughts. I try to do things to keep me distracted and take advantage of the days when I do feel ok. Some days I really struggle to try and keep from thinking the worst things that sends my anxiety over the top. You are not alone. There are a lot of here going through the same thing. This forum is really good. Keep coming and sharing as we are all here for each other. We will get through this.

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      Hi Jamie, Ty I know we are all going through this, today bit nervous feel funny, bit as you said distraction can help, thinking worst can do you in too, what can we all do but wait out sad time.
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      I have that at times too. I wake up feeling nervous and sometimes shaky. It makes for tough days and it certainly makes you think the worst. I never realized hormones can have this much of an effect over our bodies. Hope you get some relief soon.

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