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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Insomnia

las730
las730

I’m 54 I’m new to the group and I really need some advice on sleep.  I’ve been a person with insomnia most of my life and I’m on medication to sleep but in this past month I am not sleeping even with medication and now I’ve started hot flashes seem to happen every hour on the hour and I am not managing it well.  It’s almost 12:30 AM and I’m supposed to get up for work at 5 AM. There’s no way I can sustain four hours sleep because obviously I’m wide-awake writing this. Does anybody have any suggestions?

Hotmess46
Hotmess46
I am also new to this group and a new menopausee. I’m finally accepting the fact that I’m going through it. I am also struggling with sleep! Anxiety is through the rough and I cry at the drop of a hat! I’ve been looking up natural remedies but haven’t come up with anything yet, just overwhelmed. Sorry I’m not much help to you! Just know you’re not alone! Maybe someone on here will suggest something for both of us!!
GardenLass
GardenLass
Welcome to the group ladies. We are here for you as you begin the journey that will leave you feeling like you are at the amusement park, riding the largest and longest roller coaster and the motor's stuck on full speed. The things you want to do first are read through all the posts and replies. There's a lot of information there. Then you want to do a lot of research through all the meno web sites and pages.

The best thing you can do is make an appointment with your doctor and start grilling them with every question that comes to you. Actually, you want to make a list of questions, because they will keep coming up as you stret the next round over the hill and into the corkscrew and go around the bend upside down. Then hold a conference with your family and explain that you are going through menopause and they can expect the unexpected from you. If you are well mannered and contained, expect to act like a banshee. If you are known for polite speech and gentle words, they can expect yelling at the top of your lungs and Hollywood's worst profanity flying out of your mouth. If you are gentle with actions and known for being a fort in a storm, they can expect violent outbursts and brittleness. You are going to go through many period where you need to gaze into the mirror in order to find you. This is menopause. The hot flashes and night sweats are the least of it.

LAS, unfortunately, when menopause hits, it manages to exacerbate every prior medical condition you have; especially the emotional or psychological conditions.