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Unable to Cope

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shan17283
shan17283

I'm 48 and have been in perimenopause for 6 years, with every single awful symptom. I was wondering if anybody else feels like their ability to cope/handle any sort of stress has decreased? I feel like any sort of stressor sends my body over the edge. I have a high amount of stress anyway as my adopted son is a teenager with Autism. I used to be able to handle anything but now it feels like I will fall apart at the littlest thing. Hormones have such control over every single function in our bodies!

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  • menomel
    menomel shan17283

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    Don't fear - you are not going crazy - I was running a massive company and all this hit and I could barely make a decision and cry at the drop of a pin.

    It is horrible and with out the assistance of an amazing husband and incredible therapist I don't know where I would be

    It is real - and yes you go from managing major stress to the slightest thing pushing you over the edge.

    Hang in there - it is a challenge but you will do it!

  • aliseanya
    aliseanya shan17283

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    It was my first symptom. I didn't realize it then but I do now. I was always good with stress & being on point constantly. Then one day boom out of nowhere I was like I am done, just done. I don't handle stress well at all now. I just shut down or have the worst anxiety attacks ever in history.

    I have life changing stress the past couple of weeks with a lot of new changes in my life. I was on my period when it happened. I was going through a peri period on top of life changing stress. My body is still healing.

    What has helped me is telling people I won't deal with their drama's. I stay proactive when something happens. It might cause a lot of stress at the beginning but in the long run it's more manageable.

    Set down and have a goody cry, scream, yell or do anything that helps.

  • shan17283
    shan17283

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    Thanks everybody. It truly feels like I am going crazy some days. I certainly don't wish this on anybody, but it does help to know others are going through the same thing. It's so hard to cope when every symptom

    makes you feel so bad like you are dying. The anxiety and lack of self confidence and ability to cope are the worst!!

  • hopeforever
    hopeforever shan17283

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    Shan i am there with you. I too cannot handle stress the way i use to. I find myself shaking anxiety, racing heart depending on the level of intensity. Its like my body's hormones go crazy. I even left my job 4 yrs ago because of it. From missed days to experiencing the worst symptoms around the clock ,i just couldn't cope. Plus adding commuting to that. I try my best not to be in stressful environments or be around stressful people. This has helped alot. Wishing you well. God bless 🙏

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