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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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Feel Like I am going crazy

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 I'm going throught menopause I'm having a very hard time with hot flashes, mood swings, depressionand crying


almost every day. I have one sister and a mother that has Alzheimer"s { I'm dyslexic please bear with me} my point is I have no one I can take to about my this...I hope someone can help me through this difficult time in my life I do have one girlfriend { lost all of friends when I married outside my race} but when I talk to her about how I am feeling 3 to 4 days out of the week I get the same response from her that I get from my sister..." you have everything why are you feeling depressed} what I am feeling things can't fix it...


The hot flashes, mood swings, No energy, depress, crying and no knowing what or were to go from here is keep me up at night....;ike 2 - 4hrs a night....most days I hate being me.  I jest want this feeling to Stop!


Please help I really need a friend.


morrj27
morrj27
Hi Kateykoo. I am glad to hear that others have come through this and feel so much better. It gives me hope also. I have many read many things that say the worst point can be when you are right at the door of postmenopause and that our hormones settle down around this time. I am praying that is true and that this chapter of all of our lives passes quickly.
Bonnie33
Bonnie33
I joined this group because I was having all the crazy-making symptoms everone mentioned. Have had hot flashes for probably 8 years. But just this past month its changed. Still get flashes, but (and let's hope I'm not jinxing it) they are fewer and less powerful. This all happened after I didnt get a period for three months.
I am (of course) pleased. I don't know if this change will last, but wanted to offer some hope to you all. I have heard from other friends also that things will get better.
Here's to hope for us all!!!
brinw
brinw
My story started at 49 also. I became sleep deprived because of the night sweats. I went to my doctor and that's when I found out....I was struggling with hormonal changes, insomnia, depression, and anxiety. It was a pure nightmare. At 53 I went through menopause. I still have the same problems and I'm waiting for the day for them to go away. It's been almost 9 years ago. I cry, I don't have any energy or motivation. My mornings are the worst....after I take my celexa in the evening things get a little better.
Normapiz
Normapiz
I just joined this group and your post stuck out the most because I too have a mother with Alzheimer's. I'm also starting to feel the changes in my body at 48. I'm pretty active. I run marathons and do yoga every morning but still have body and joint pains. I also experience the ups and downs throughout the day. Living with a parent who has the mental disease doesn't help with my stress and anxiety level. I made an appt to see If I have the Alzheimer's gene.Hang in there.
Nike
Nike
Hello,
You are not alone, know that a lot of us have gone through the peri-menopausal roller coaster. I hope that you find time to do some self-care. Go and do something just for you for a hour a least once a week. Meditate or go for a walk. Better days are ahead!!
Tracy
Tracy
I wish it was better now!!! I am sure you all do!!!
Tracy
Tracy
Read my other replies to other posts about the joys of menopause perimenopause
Michelyn318
Michelyn318
I will be your friend! We are all going through this together. You are not alone. Just reading what other women are posting makes me feel so much better. I plan to be on this site often to give and get support. I feel much of the time like I'm going crazy and I'll never feel good again. I'm told that it does go away.