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.

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apey18 07/25/2008

Here it comes again. I am feeling crappy, loss of appetite and crying on and off all day. I guess wanting to feel good most of the time is too much to ask for. Trying to cope but these awful feelings are just terrible and hard to deal with.

deleted_user 07/25/2008

It is a horrible feeling or you on any medication? Take a nice warm bath cry until you can't anymore. Then get out of the tub and go to bed, read a book or just hug your pillow. Know you are not alone andit will get better.Try not to rush it,rest and relax. slowly sart thinking positive thoughts. Also keep a journal book near by and write everything. We have all been there and know how you feel, we can talk you through it and we are great listners. I am now on the other side,more good days than bad.

apey18 07/25/2008

Thanks Robinsonb!!! It just seems like this is how it is always going to feel.I was doing and feeling so much better then BOOM .

deleted_user 07/25/2008

Hang in there apey18. Maybe it will be better tomorrow. Rest today and ride it out. We are here for you!

MKal 07/25/2008

Yes, my friends, this is how it goes. Whatever you do, don't waste your time analyzing WHY you are crying. You just need to cry. What we go through - and for 5-15 years(!!!)- is hellish, and when you need to cry, do it.
I'll be right next to you sharing the tissues.

momshere 07/25/2008

HI SWEETIE, I JUST HAD A CRYING SPELL THIS PAST WEEK. I HAD STARTED MY PERIOD, AND ON THE 3RD DAY I WAS SHOT EMOTIONALY. OOOHHH HOW I HATE IT!!! I FEEL SOO FOOLISH, BUT WHAT THE HELL DO YOU DO???? "CRY". THIS WAS A LITTLE STRANGE, BECAUSE I NORMALY CRY BEFORE MY PERIOD.... WHATS A LADIE TO DO. DURING THIS TIME IN OUR LIVES WE HAVE TO STAY FOCUSED ON OUR HEALTH, AND DO WHAT WE CAN TO MAKE OURSELVES COMFY AT THE SAME TIME. I AM SURE I WILL SHED MORE TEARS BEFORE ITS OVER:) STAY STRONG, AND GOD BLESS!!

deleted_user 07/26/2008

I do the same thing. I get so sick to my stomache now and lose my appetite. And my thinking is all off. I'm forgetful and everything gets so escalated in my head. I cry and then feel so stupid later. Almost a paranoid feeling.

deleted_user 07/26/2008

ditto ditto and double ditto .... wouldn't you think Dr's would see a pattern with us ladies and come up with some form of a solution, other than tryng muliple meds which take forever to kick in and hopefully work ... I'm on my third type of antidepressants in almost a year with very little success .... this is so debilitating .... only consolation is I'm not alone and going crazy, and also It will pass .... hang in there everyone .... we got each other.

deleted_user 07/26/2008

I'm so sorry apey18! I have been in a bad spell too. One thing that I have noticed is that when I pull out of the bad time, I seem to have somewhat of a spiritual experience. It's almost like God is giving me a bit of extra comfort once it's all over with. Please hang in there.

sdwill 07/26/2008

Good morning, Apey,
Sorry you are having a hard time. I have been anxious and not feeling good as well. Getting close to my period. I also have developed a cold, which makes everything worse. I can't believe that 1/3 of our lives are spent in this crap, how unfair!!!! Yesterday I felt sick to my stomach and weak all day then I didn't hardly sleep at all. I hope your day will be better today.
Much love,
Sandi

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