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Thanks to all of my DS family who sent messages and hugs and who replied to my thread.
I want to update you on my situation now that a couple of days have passed.
First, I did make a Drs appt to talk about my "depression". So, yeah for me. I might be taking happy pills after all:)
Second, I had a talk with my sister, (yes, she actually talked to me about my condition!) and she said that my age is the age when she started going thru "The Change". Oh JOY!!! So, not only am I going thru a divorce, still grieving the loss of my sister and brother, trying to make ends meet financially, apparently, Im now going thru menopause!!! AACCCKKKK!!! How much more can one girl take!
I am feeling better knowing there might be a real reason I am feeling this way. I knew it wasnt missing the stbx that had me in the funk, because I dont miss him! But now, I can put a reason for the problem and that makes me feel much better.
No more lying. Upfront and honest is what I will be. It keeps me sane and feeling better about myself:)
Thanks again my friends. I couldnt have done any of this with out you all.
I want to update you on my situation now that a couple of days have passed.
First, I did make a Drs appt to talk about my "depression". So, yeah for me. I might be taking happy pills after all:)
Second, I had a talk with my sister, (yes, she actually talked to me about my condition!) and she said that my age is the age when she started going thru "The Change". Oh JOY!!! So, not only am I going thru a divorce, still grieving the loss of my sister and brother, trying to make ends meet financially, apparently, Im now going thru menopause!!! AACCCKKKK!!! How much more can one girl take!
I am feeling better knowing there might be a real reason I am feeling this way. I knew it wasnt missing the stbx that had me in the funk, because I dont miss him! But now, I can put a reason for the problem and that makes me feel much better.
No more lying. Upfront and honest is what I will be. It keeps me sane and feeling better about myself:)
Thanks again my friends. I couldnt have done any of this with out you all.
Menopause can be an extremely difficult, low, no self-esteem time. I have to say, though, I feel better now, having come thru to the other side, than I did pre-menopause. For some reason there's an added self confidence that comes with not having the hormonal fluctuations.
I also found that soy based suppliments, like Estroven made me feel a lot calmer and even tempered. Walmart sells their owm brand, Estroblend, which is much cheaper. I still take it now, as soy has a lot of health benefits.
Make sure you're taking extra calcium too! Your levels drop alarmingly fast at this time. Have you had a bone density scan?
now, does that sound like FUN?
FYI, you can buy little spray cans of evian water.....an occasional "misting" feels good, when the heat gets turned up suddenly..small enough to fit in your purse, desk drawer, etc. Just don't put one in your glove compartment during the summer! Rather than feeling refreshed, you'll feel like the witch in the Wizard of Oz............"I'mmmmmmmmmm mellllllllltttttttttinnnnnnnngggggggg!"