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.
Everything keeps changing. I just get used to feeling one way, when symptoms change and it always catches me by surprise. It feels like you're a contestant on a game show. You've arrived 20 minutes late, so you are not sure what the rules are. And even though you're pretty sure English is being spoken, what's being said makes absolutely no sense. It feels something like this:
Host: What is the best way to combat the symptoms, is it:
A. get regular exercise
B. eat properly, or
C. get enough sleep
Me: B, eat properly?
Host: wrong, the correct answer is D, all of the above.
Me: but that wasn't an option.
Host: Yes, sorry, but that's the correct answer. But wait, there's more; see your doctor for hormones or medications, but remember, you won't feel 100% no matter what you do.
Me: wtf????
Now ladies, we'll play Spin the Wheel part 1 - which symptoms will you have today? (you'll first spin a wheel to determine how many symptoms you'll have that day)
Spin the Wheel part 2 - how much sleep will you get tonight?
And finally, Spin the Wheel part 3 - will you or won't you get a period (you have all the symptoms - bloating, cramping and PMS-y symptoms, spin the wheel - which spins for a minimum of 4 days - to see if you'll actually start).
Host: when you're feeling exhausted, bloated, and overwhelmed, you should
A. get more sleep
B. get more exercise
C. get less exercise and rest, or
D. take a vacation by yourself
Me: "Oooh! D, by myself!"
Host: wrong, the correct answer is "say a prayer, you're screwed"
This is me venting. I'm having a terrible week. Hope this makes you laugh, and makes you feel better.
Host: What is the best way to combat the symptoms, is it:
A. get regular exercise
B. eat properly, or
C. get enough sleep
Me: B, eat properly?
Host: wrong, the correct answer is D, all of the above.
Me: but that wasn't an option.
Host: Yes, sorry, but that's the correct answer. But wait, there's more; see your doctor for hormones or medications, but remember, you won't feel 100% no matter what you do.
Me: wtf????
Now ladies, we'll play Spin the Wheel part 1 - which symptoms will you have today? (you'll first spin a wheel to determine how many symptoms you'll have that day)
Spin the Wheel part 2 - how much sleep will you get tonight?
And finally, Spin the Wheel part 3 - will you or won't you get a period (you have all the symptoms - bloating, cramping and PMS-y symptoms, spin the wheel - which spins for a minimum of 4 days - to see if you'll actually start).
Host: when you're feeling exhausted, bloated, and overwhelmed, you should
A. get more sleep
B. get more exercise
C. get less exercise and rest, or
D. take a vacation by yourself
Me: "Oooh! D, by myself!"
Host: wrong, the correct answer is "say a prayer, you're screwed"
This is me venting. I'm having a terrible week. Hope this makes you laugh, and makes you feel better.
(And I re-read your post and still don't see any profanity. ..)
Thanks for the humorous support to everyone!
I'm new to all this menopause stuff. I've run every test known to mankind and boy have I paid for it. Cardiologist, PCP, hematologist, OB/GYN; had every test done on me (I've now met my deductible of $6000, thank you) and seeing a therapist and new OB/GYN next week. I've always worked out, kept in shape, been upbeat and happy. Now, over the last 6 months, I'm still trying to figure this crap out. I don't want to workout because I get heart palpitations and VERY hot inside when I work out. I'm anxious all the time; sensitive; my stomach is bloated. I sleep fine, though, but have hot flashes at night. I'm now trying to eat on the paleo diet to try taking dairy and sugar out of my life. I need my wine, though. I found this site and it's nice to know I'm not going crazy. I'm not a pill popper so I'm going to try the Peruvian Maca and Damiana if I can find them. I read Suzanne Sommers book, too, and she swears on bioidentical hormones saying that's the only way to go. This is more frustrating than my taxes every year.