Support with Menopause.

I certainly do. My husband doesn't really understand what I'm going through, but he can see how it's changed and affected me mentally, emotionally, and physically.

He drives me to most of my doctor appointments, takes care of dinner when I just can't. I still have my period so recently he even bought me tampons. 

I know it frustrates him to no end, especially since he's going through his own medical issues, but he's been so good about it so far.

I'm very grateful.

Hi Alineenee

It pretty difficult for men to understand, even if they try they just don’t get how out of control the symptoms can be, and we can feel powerless to overcome them, I think as long as they can be there to give a cuddle when you need it and support when you need a break, then they are doing a good job, it’s why so many women come on to this forum! Because you do need to speak to people going through the same to make you feel like you’re not going crazy, hugs to you - I’m also having one of those days x

Hello. I am 46 and think that I am going through the peri menopause but I am not sure. I live in supported housing for people with mental illnesses as well. It is housing for single people. It is difficult for me in the way of taking more people into my life because of what it says on forms for housing for single people. They don't offer houses for single women. I find that being single in a flat affects how you meet people. The communal area is open plan and I have no garden to put plants to do gardening which helps with anxiety.

Hey. My husband is my person to vent to. He definitely shows concern and love. Sometimes I feel bad for him, because it seems I'm ALWAYS feeling emotional or whatever. I can truly say that I have a wonderful friend in my husband... OAN, Today is definitely one of those days... XOXOXO ladies

hi hunni, I often battle with my emotions, the people I turn to most are the elderly ladies I work for as they are all like family, and they hav all had different experiences, visited my sister-in-law today and she was very supportive, as she's just been through the menopause, and at the age of 54 she appears to have finished lucky girl, like you my hubby says he understands and he does try, he's always available for a cuddle but then asks me why I feel so sad, and he doesn't get it that there's isn't necessarily a reason, big hugs to you xx

You are so right! My husband though very understanding, cannot relate to my moans and groans (of course!). I turn in first hand to you all because my friends are either having no issues or yet to be in menopause / peri. My sister n sis-in-law live too far away to actually see  the everyday struggles with menopause. I feel that I need to speak out regularly reg different issues as they happen, and that is not always possible if you have to call and complain about what you are going thru. 

But all in all, having this site, an understanding hubby and lastly, friends make it almost bearable...