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 I am new here and let me tell you, this menopause sucks! I am 44, I feel like I am losing my mind, I have had a period now for 2 weeks with no let up in sight, I have skipped 2 months, been anxious, nervous, no interest in anything, obsessive thoughts,can't eat very well, and feeling as if I care about no one or anything! I feel so awful right now. And, to top it all off, I don't have much support in my husband. We have no money even though he works, I have been out of work for 3 1/2 years, no insurance to go to the doctor about all my symptoms. I feel like I am having a little pity party for myself. I have even thought to myself, "If I weren't around anymore, things would be so much better". But I know that wouldn't be right, since I have 2 children that are 8 and 11 to be here for. I feel like I don't take care of them and spend time with them like I should. I am sooo hard on myself all the time!! I have never actually had much self esteem in my life anyway. I am severely depressed and I can't stand it!
I know hormones can reak havoc with your body, and I try to keep reminding myself of this, but it is so hard when your mind is racing all the time and you feel like you can't concentrate on anything!! I am just a total mess anymore! Thank you for listening to my ranting.
I know hormones can reak havoc with your body, and I try to keep reminding myself of this, but it is so hard when your mind is racing all the time and you feel like you can't concentrate on anything!! I am just a total mess anymore! Thank you for listening to my ranting.
enchanting123
Don't be so hard on yourself, we all have to go thru this crazy time and we have to make the best of it. Yes there are days were you wonder what the heck it is all about, but we have people in our life that depend on us, that love us and we have to pull ourselves up and try our best. You found a wonderful group here on DS and it did help me a lot just to know that I am not alone with this menopause crap. Also there are natural remedies that you can try that make life better. Just read over the post from the past and you will learn a lot. Also a lot of it is trial and error, what works for one may not work for somebody else. Have a great day and be positive. Adios, enchanting123
enchanting123
Don't be so hard on yourself, we all have to go thru this crazy time and we have to make the best of it. Yes there are days were you wonder what the heck it is all about, but we have people in our life that depend on us, that love us and we have to pull ourselves up and try our best. You found a wonderful group here on DS and it did help me a lot just to know that I am not alone with this menopause crap. Also there are natural remedies that you can try that make life better. Just read over the post from the past and you will learn a lot. Also a lot of it is trial and error, what works for one may not work for somebody else. Have a great day and be positive. Adios, enchanting123
deleted_user
I totally understand how you feel I am 41 and going through the same feelings you are I dont know where you live at but where I am it seems like they would be better off without me too I know that the Lord wouldnt want me to do that but those feelings are still there...I even committed infidelity back in march and all because I wasnt addressing the change in emotions and all this...thank you for letting me vent this
Mybabies04
I sympathize with you. I am having a hard time again this morning. it seems like mornings are worse for me, but as the day goes on I start to feel a little better. I am sorry for what you are going through also. I am here if you want to talk. I am a good listener, I may not always give good advice, but I will try my best to help. Hope everyone has a good day!
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