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.
what a way to start a Monday, sigh. I'm depressed and simply don't have the energy to do anything.
This morning it was raining and I could blame it on the rain but now it's sunny out and I still have no energy to do anything but lie on the couch.
Tried making a pot of chili this morning thinking that would cheer me up, I had to force myself to make the chili, it's now simmering away on the stove, making the house smell wonderful, but I'm still on the couch with no energy and have to force myself to get up every now and then to stir the pot. Sigh.
I am heading towards my period again, have been cramping for a few days but nothing yet so that probably has something to do with it. I'm just not digging this depression thing, it is such a waste of my time but I can't fight it. I know it must sound completely crazy but I honestly don't have it in me to fight it.
Being agoraphobic I fight that every day and force myself to do a lot, but ever since the peri-depression started I find myself giving in and just sitting on the couch watching TV and sleeping.
Grrrrrrrrrr
This morning it was raining and I could blame it on the rain but now it's sunny out and I still have no energy to do anything but lie on the couch.
Tried making a pot of chili this morning thinking that would cheer me up, I had to force myself to make the chili, it's now simmering away on the stove, making the house smell wonderful, but I'm still on the couch with no energy and have to force myself to get up every now and then to stir the pot. Sigh.
I am heading towards my period again, have been cramping for a few days but nothing yet so that probably has something to do with it. I'm just not digging this depression thing, it is such a waste of my time but I can't fight it. I know it must sound completely crazy but I honestly don't have it in me to fight it.
Being agoraphobic I fight that every day and force myself to do a lot, but ever since the peri-depression started I find myself giving in and just sitting on the couch watching TV and sleeping.
Grrrrrrrrrr
I totally hate this feeling you are talking about and it's even worse when you have teenage kids that can't do a thing on their own.
My heart goes out to you...Take care and be strong.
I'm finding the hormonal up and down to be quite exhausting! The depression seems to really kick in a week before I'm supposed to have my period. It knocks me on my behind and leaves me unable to do much of anything other than sleep and just be.