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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Menopause or Insanity?

FIC
FIC
OK, not sure here, but all the signs indicate peri-menopause. One moment I want to cry, then I want to curl up in a fetal position in the corner, then I want to knock people's heads in, well, you get the picture, SYBIL would be more stable in personality. lol

I'm just not sure if the depression and the "ugh, life" is also part of it. Also, will I ever be "normal" again?

I want to do things but I don't have the energy. I am taking supplements to improve my energy and they help some, but mostly I'm BLAAAAAH and have the attitude, "Oh, great, I'm awake. Now how do I get thru this day?"

My thoughts are so scattered and random. I'm cold then hot. Good grief.
Advice would be helpful....can't take HRT as I am too high risk for cancer so I am taking Black Cohash. It helps some.

Thanks.
Saraswati
Saraswati
Thank you for mentioning B12, glad it's helping, will try it.
deleted_user
deleted_user
It's very reassuring to me to see others with these same symptoms. I also was starting to wonder if I was crazy! Through searching this site, I too found out about Estroven and started it a week ago. Not sure yet if it's working, but at least I know there are options out there!
deleted_user
deleted_user
I just love those days when I feel kinda nauseous or have an anxiety kind of adrenaline rush and then have those days when I feel good...yo yo type days, up and down. You are not alone!
deleted_user
deleted_user
I have noticed irretability the most. Wow. But it usually comes and goes rather quickly.
I also feel hormone surges literally running thru my body. A weird sensation.
Also, i have started irregular periods....the last one came early and never really got started. I am 47.
deleted_user
deleted_user
welcome to the horrible playground called"menopause"..good news there is helps..Estroven did not work for me but Maca wiped out my symtoms..and fast too within 4 days..what ever you take, do it. you do not have to suffer...
deleted_user
deleted_user
Yeah, it is definitely the pits. You would think that they would do more work on finding out how to make this an easier transition. I ended up going on depression medication Effexor XR to help with the menopause symptoms. It has helped with my concentration greatly and of course the depression. It hasn't done anything for the hot flashes but I feel more in control of crying one minute and anger the next. I hate that "I feel crazy and worthless feeling" and I am sorry you are feeling it. I hope you find what works for you.