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WHY am I like this?! How can I stop!?

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sara97862
sara97862

Hi friends,

I have made it to 6 months without a period so far.

My main physical symptoms are currently weight gain, and all over body aches most days of the month, and low energy. (headaches have subsided, health anxiety has subsided, digestive issues have subsided, skin issues are mostly cleared up. So physically, I am in a better place than I have been in a while).

My main mental/emotional symptom is avoiding social situations, and it's really killing me! I used to love meeting up with friends to chat, even if it was just to ride along running errands or helping clean house or something.

I feel like a horrible friend these days, yet the thought of connecting fills me with dread too.

Can anyone relate?

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  • Cass63
    Cass63 sara97862

    Posted

    I don’t know what this is or understand it either. I am the same way and would love to know a way to make it stop. I have to push myself to leave the house and have meltdowns when someone comes to my house, even my family who I love with my whole heart. It’s just so crazy and I have been like this for awhile. It doesn’t seem to be getting any better. Happy for you that some of your symptoms are going away. Mine have only gotten worse over the last year. Sorry you too are experiencing this. Prayers for you 🙏🏻

  • seetu51265
    seetu51265 sara97862

    Posted

    hi, mine is periods closer since my perry started last year i hope this ll come soon when they ll go apart im having all symptoms of Perimanopause 😭💔

  • vivian72668
    vivian72668 sara97862

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    I can relate to what you're saying, Sara. My life has been top-turvy since the inception of menopause; I have been going through it for 17 plus years! Suffice it to say, post-menopause is my WORST stage of the three stages. I am DEEP in the throes of it, and somedays, I feel as if my life of joy, happiness and sanity were stolen from me, and there is absolutely nothing I can do about it! The meno trios are ALL NATURAL stages of our lives, yet I am still dumbfounded by the horrific symptoms that come with them. Everyday is a PUSH! I push to get out of bed, push to stave off the negative thoughts, push to get my day going, etc.. The mental torment is relentless, it's hard to believe that imbalanced hormones can wreak soooo... much havoc on us womenfolk! Make sure you are drinking plenty of water , Sara! And on that note, be well, my menopausal sistah!

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