OMG! I can’t do this ! Perimenopause !
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This is the worst thing I’ve ever been through ! I was run over by a car some years ago and at least I knew with all the injuries and rehab I was going to get better but this thing! When does it get easier ?????
I just got divorced so at a low point anyway coupled with all these horrible feelings it’s like I have the worst flu everyday .
Wake up and takes me hours to fully wake up ... exhausted all the time and like many others believe I have Lyme MS Lupus Chronic Fatigue something !!! How can this subject not be THE subject for women ?
I had no clue . Hot flashes grumpiness clumsiness can deal with all of that no biggie . However the mental anguish the fatigue .... panic .. weak legs .. dizziness.. have to drag myself to workout and can’t make any plans to go out as exhausted ALL the time !
My get up and go has gone and living alone with a cat and no job ...how am I going to start this new life ???
My last period was December and like a bullet these symptoms just came on 2 months ago . I see friends my age just getting on with their lives and doing things I’m mostly stuck at home now and it’s terrible .
Started the bio identical hormones but the progesterone interferred with my sleep and the estrogen cream I believe brought my vertigo back .
Help !!!!
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pam90720 lori93950
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Oh and I've mentioned this 100 times but I'll mention it again... the dang eye floaters don't help my anxiety!!! 😪
karen96339 pam90720
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lori93950 pam90720
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If only we were educated and prepared for this time ? Maybe some people get it worse than others ? This was supposed to be my year of fun after going through divorce for 4 years ... ha! Forget that ! We need a medal from the Queen once we get through this ! It’s the toughest thing I’ve ever been through !!! God help us !!!
Brittay123 lori93950
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Woo3353 lori93950
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Hi Ladies
I have read your posts and most of you are missing something 'accepting', accepting the menopause, accepting the changes, until you recognise that this is a natural transition (a mostly unpleasant one at that) mentally you won't be able to control the anxiety, which leads too most of the other symptoms you are experiencing.
how so I know because I have had all the symptoms you describe and still get them but I accepted the changes I tell myself there will be an ending, It has taken me 2 years , eating healthily, mild exercise and accepting the 28 lb weight gain, self relaxation and hypnotherapy. It hasn't all been a holistic approach, on Prozac for 1 + years and had progesterone coil fitted.
you have to be strong mentally once you are it all becomes a little easier
take care
amanda39223 lori93950
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sarah05599 amanda39223
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Hi Amanda
Yes this definitely sounds like peri as anxiety seems to be a very common symptom and sweating is a symptom of anxiety and feeling sick. Mine has eased off a bit this morning and am actually feeling like a bit of porridge and some fruit this morning but I still don't feel right and just dread each day as I don't know what I'm gonna be hit with from day to day.
I wish it would all just end 😞
cynthia00141 lori93950
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Lori, of what I know regarding perimenopause, 60% of women have moderate symptoms, 20% of women breeze right through it, and 20% have such a tough time that some women get suicidal. I’m now 54 and post menopausal. I was in perimenopause for nine years. I belonged in the 60% group. Aggravating at times and a nuisance but not so horrible. The best thing I did for myself was I made sure my diet was extremely healthy. In your case, if your diet is good, then I hope you’ll look into bio-identicals that should help lessen things. Magnesium glycinate helped me a lot and still does. I take 400 mgs. nightly.