Perimenopause and work, hard to keep going
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I'm struggling big time with the worst symptoms of perimenopause and what is worrying me most is how to hold onto my job.
I know my performance is down and as I work with all men, I feel unable to talk about it to them.
I starting to think I need to give up work until this is over. Besides the money, I also worry I won't be able to get back into the work force if I take time off.
Plus people just think you're a nut case and it's not perimenopause.
How do people manage to maintain their job when going through this hell????
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molly08138 fiona69095
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gentleballads fiona69095
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Worst part is we dont even know how long this is going to go on. Even if one takes leave, for how long and will the work place wait for us to get back ? Will they reinstate us in the same place and position ?
This also the reason why many are taking HRT- ive read many posts where the ladies say they will take HRT only till retirement.
Isnt there a post in your office with same pay but less responsibility ? These offices should recognise our condition and allow work from home facility or time flexibility.
Ultimately we have to stoop to conquor.
molly08138 gentleballads
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fiona69095 molly08138
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My son is 14 and I feel like you, like I'm letting him down. But maybe we have been doing too much for them and now we need to let them help us.
No one will ever escape the need to ask others for help, it happens to everyone. I think we just need to accept that we need help.
Fudgeybear1 molly08138
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molly08138 Fudgeybear1
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Fudgeybear1 molly08138
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christine70191 fiona69095
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jamie50513 fiona69095
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margaret21458 fiona69095
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Get on HRT. I was miserable for many years. I started peri menopause at 41, I am now 53!!
I suffered all those years until last year I started HRT. I just couldn't do it anymore on my own. Plus I have two great kids to think about.
I know where you are, but only you can do this for yourself.
Best Wishes God Bless
Maggie xo
flo52770 fiona69095
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I would advice you to change to a less challenging position at work but not to quit completely.... The busy mode at work helps the mind to remain sane. Hang there dear, this symptoms aren't an easy walk in a park.
wishing you all the best!
julie76198 fiona69095
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I was like this a month ago and i really felt scared that my menopausal symptoms were going to render me useless. Getting out of bed after a night of sweats and jerking in my sleep ect i was like a zombie and felt as though i had been drinking all night. I gave in to taking HRT and have been pn premique low dose for a month. Nearly all symptoms have disappeared and i feel like my old self, no sweats, no brain fog, im at uni and just finished a paper, and my energy and mood is great. Go and see your doctor as you can beat this !! of course this drug may not be suited to all women as it depends on your general health and issues you have. But really you can get help just do your research and ask yourGP.
Wish you loads of luck
Julie