Post Menopause
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I had my last period back in January 2014 so I am now classed as post menopause. I thought once I hit this stage it would be plain sailing...... unfortunately not, though not as bad as it could be!
At times anxiety drives me crazy I worry about the most stupid things. Last night when I went to bed I just felt so unwell nothing particular just generally feeling yucky. I had awoken early yesterday morning with a banging headache and I felt out of sorts all day long to be honest. When I went to bed I convinced myself I was going to croak it during my sleep! My heart was pounding away and occasionally skipping beats thankfully I did not.
I have been trying to see if there is a pattern to these anxiety attacks and I really believe there is..... A month ago I was due to donate blood but was advised not to due to having a headache and low and behold I had a headache again yesterday 28 days after my last one! Not sure if there is a connection or it’s just me grasping at straws. I have made a note so I will monitor it.
Today I still feel I little anxious but not too bad! I really should be on a high as i have lost 2lb this week
I really believe that exercise is helping me lots even though the weight is coming off very slowly, it gives me something to focus on.
I still have issues with sleeping but nothing like I used to and I am sure exercise is helping me I really do. I still have shoulder pain issues but again I have much more movement with all the exercise I do.
Do any other ladies having coping methods that they believe are helping them?
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Trevis mrsd64
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mrsd64 Trevis
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I do have very strange dreams and people from my past pop into them which i find very strange.
I wish I could pop a pill without any side effects or worries that would cure menopause.... if only ey? At least I am not alone!
I truly hope you start to feel better soon Trevis....
Mrs D xx
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Scruffy61 mrsd64
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doesnt it make you feel like your losing your marbles I keep thinking that I must be sick or people are thinking I'm losing the plot because one minute I'm cold the next I'm stripping off I'm so hot and my moods my god I can be your best friend one minute then your worst enemy the next I'm a bar manager and when I'm feeling down I actually feel sorry for the poor people that come in for a drink. Any way I have stayed off of the pills up until now but my husband has almost begged me to take hrt so maybe I should go to the doctors .
good luck every one xxx
mrsd64 Scruffy61
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Hope you find something that helps you
MrsD xx
susan21149 mrsd64
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I am post menopause myself i am 46. I have had my ups and downs feeling like i am not myself, having anxieties, having trouble sleeping at night sometimes. Having stomach issues. Can't eat foods that I use to like pizza, tomato sauce cheese. Does not go with my stomach at all. I am on Ativan for anxieties, the other night i took a half a trazodone to help me sleep the next morning my heart was racing like crazy. Became scared.
I have my stomach issues and at times sleep disturbance
mrsd64 susan21149
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I know it's my anxiety that causes my problems & I do shout at myself when I'm alone!
My sleep has definitely improved with exercise )
susan21149 mrsd64
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susan21149 mrsd64
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I'm just going to let this go away on its own in time it will. My mom never went trough bad symptoms when she went into menopause i don't know when she went into menopause but she was never anxious or had sweats or racing heart so if she did with out HRTs so can I
mrsd64 susan21149
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You don't need to struggle there are other alternatives to HRT and just because your mum did not have problems does not mean you won't either. Is it a case that your mum just never said and could hide it when you were around.
I am most of the time ok its just the anxiety that i struggle with but exercise is helping, not only am i losing weight but im feeling better in myself. I also have the occasional slight flush but have never suffered with sweats thankfully.
I also take the many vitamins that have be recommended by other lovely ladies on this site.
There really is no need to suffer Susan you can get help!
Take care
MrsD x
susan21149 mrsd64
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Anxieties play a big role on how menopause feels. I do a lot of walking myself and I feel good when I am busy and doing things