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.
Hi everyone! I have to say how thankful I am to have found this group. My horrible, debilitating anxiety began 10 years ago at age 50, & really paralyzed me with fear for quite some time. I am on Lexapro, which I'm not sure helps much, as I still have bouts of horrible anxiety. if I had known that this was hormone related at the time, I wouldn't have felt like my world was ending, literally! Since this interesting time began in my life, I have noticed that bright, sunny days make me feel very anxious & depressed. I feel the need to escape. Cloudy days make me feel so peaceful & calm. Wondering if this is another menopause symptom that anyone else shares? I feel like a freak, because so many people thrive on sunshine, but truthfully, I can hardly stand it some days! Thanks for any input on this subject. I am praying for all of us during this strange time!
I have it too and most ppl think we are crazy.
It is mostly the heat for me. I can enjoy a sunny day if it is cool or cold outside but when it is hot and sunny I feel anxious, depressed and nauseous.
If I am forced to do something outside in the hear I often have to throw up afterward.