Menopause Support Group
Menopause is the physiological cessation of menstrual cycles associated with advancing age. It normally occurs in women between the ages of 45 and 55, when the body begins to slow and stop the production of eggs, estrogen and progesterone production decreases, and menstruation diminishes, eventually stopping altogether.
I'm 53. Haven't had a period since 2010. I still experience some issues with hot flashes and up until this year mild mood swings. I also have severe depression. I have been taking Wellbutrin for years with good success, until this year.
The first part of the year I began to feel anxious and weepy and sometimes angry. My doctor added Lexapro. Then he retired. LOL I now have a new doctor and 3 weeks ago he took me off Lexapro and put me on Depakote stating it would level out my moods.
Today I experienced a level of anger I've never felt in my life. It manifested in a road rage incident and it was my rage! It ended in a parking lot where I stopped and jumped out of my car to confront the other driver. What was I thinking? I shy away from confrontation! The other driver could have beat the daylights out of me! They could have been armed. I had no way of knowing. I was very fortunate that when I jumped out of my car the other driver decided to turn around and leave.
But I just snapped! Has anyone here experienced anger that took over to the point of putting you in harm's way? Is this menopause, depression or a nasty combination of the 2?
Sorry for the length.
The first part of the year I began to feel anxious and weepy and sometimes angry. My doctor added Lexapro. Then he retired. LOL I now have a new doctor and 3 weeks ago he took me off Lexapro and put me on Depakote stating it would level out my moods.
Today I experienced a level of anger I've never felt in my life. It manifested in a road rage incident and it was my rage! It ended in a parking lot where I stopped and jumped out of my car to confront the other driver. What was I thinking? I shy away from confrontation! The other driver could have beat the daylights out of me! They could have been armed. I had no way of knowing. I was very fortunate that when I jumped out of my car the other driver decided to turn around and leave.
But I just snapped! Has anyone here experienced anger that took over to the point of putting you in harm's way? Is this menopause, depression or a nasty combination of the 2?
Sorry for the length.
I hope you're doing better now. Sometimes I'm angry (and I KNOW why) and I just feel like getting a punching bag and smacking the stuffing out of it!!!
I guess we all need to find ways of incorporating some venting activities into our lives. Now that I'm 'older' there are a lot of things I can't do, but I'm thinking of doing a swimming exercise class. That sounds wonderfully relaxing.
Please take care of yourself. Sending you big hugs!
Thank you again, and thanks for the hugs! They're are needed!