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bipolar and menopause???Help!

Katten
Katten
Hi all,

Is there anyone in here who knows anything about/have any experiences of the relation between bipolar and menopause - if episodes are more easily triggered, enhanced, intensified, whatever, during menopause??? PLEASE - any input you may have is VERY welcome!!! Research, personal experiences - anything!!

HUGS
Katten
deleted_user
deleted_user
Yep.
It's like bipolar disorder on steroids in some ways. It's been four years since I became menopausal and most of the time I feel like the intensity has subsided a bit. Of course, I'm also in the second year of grieving a broken marriage so it's hard to sort out what's what.

In any case, I wish you daily strength and patience with yourself. This too shall pass and life goes on. Hang in there! Hugs!
deleted_user
deleted_user
I had a hysterectomy and was immediately put on hormone replacement therapy. It was a lifesaver. No hot flashes for me.
beckyp
beckyp
I haven't had the normal mood swings reported by most women going through perimenopause. I do have hot flashes though. I think the abilify prevent the mood problems. But maybe I'm just lucky.
Katten
Katten
Again: THANK YOU ALL!!

Hugs
K
dancingd
dancingd
All I can tell you, is from my own experience.

I was a HAPPY HAPPY hypomanic person all through my 20's 30's and 40's......at 52, had my first major breakdown ...also started menopause......

So. I'll never know if it was menopause or just psychosis that sent me to see a Pdoc.

In any event , good luck, and yes I believe hormonal issues and BP are closely related
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