Needing some support and friends to talk to!!!!

So sorry to hear you are having a hard time Emma You truly are not alone. I'm having a very low day today have felt so low and teary since I woke up and can't snap out if it. My world has changed so much since going through menopause it's so tough to handle some days. Yesterday I felt like a zombie at work and could sense bad feelings towards me from the team I was in...it really upset me because I know that's that the usual me just sitting there not able to even conversate. If you have time today maybe you can do something that makes you feel good..purely for you...whether it's listening to a song you love...taking a long bath....nice walk etc I'm going to try it too. I'm always happy to talk as know what you are going through. Take care and hang on in there, remember you are a beautiful special woman and you are loved but going through a very challenging period in your life thats difficult for people to understand that arent going it but it will get better one day. Lots of love xxx

I am new to this, as i have been so desperate for so long now, to where i thought i just couldnt handle this life anymore! certain symptoms of mine started when i had a hysterectomy at age 29! i am now 49! but this is now how and what i deal with daily!! severe migraines, flu like symtoms every minute of the day, like i have a high temp, itchy all over, chronic pain in muscles and bones, eye sight problems, dizzyness, numb hands and feet, weight gain, even though i eat like a rabbit, palpitations, breathlessness, exhausted beyond belief, and complete sobbing to where i literally cannot stop!! i probably have left a few out of this, but i am desperate for any help, advise, friendship, as i feel so so alone with this, i have just started taking menopace plus, but my headaches are worse than ever, shall i persivere? is there anything better, i have been advised against hrt, as other family history stuff, my world has crumbled, my happy go lucky nature has been destroyed,, cannot even enjoy the vino anymore,!! I am so sorry you feel alone, as i know the feeling,, but i am here to talk to anyone who needs someone.... xxxx

Hi Emma,

I know exactly how you're feeling.  I struggled with peri menopause and now been in menopause for over 18 momths.  Have resisted HRT as I have a phobia of tablets.  I've had no one to talk to as all my friends haven't started yet and feel so alone.  I work two days a week in the City and for the three days I'm at home, I'm so lonely.  My own fault as I don't want to mix with people. I feel paranoid and think no one likes me (no proof whatsoever).  I'm snappy, short tempered and the anxiety is shocking.  However, two weeks ago, I went to the doctors and burst into tears.  He was lovely.  I've had blood tests which are all normal (was convinced I had bone cancer!) and have today picked up a prescription for HRT patches.  Very, very nervous but I don't feel I have any quality of life at the moment and need to get "normal" for my little girl...... I was a late mum so all the mums are younger than me so feeling very alone with no-one to talk to.  I've suffered hot flushes, aches and pains, itchy skin and eyes but it's the low mood and short temper and anxiety and paranoia that I can't stand anymore........ here to chat. 

Hello. I can talk anytime. I also tend to isolate myself when I feel down but it's important to get out every day. Force yourself to move because it will be worth it.