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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SunshineGirl
SunshineGirl

Happy Saturday!  I am new to this group (any group for that matter) and I am new to this "journey" as well.  I finally gave up and went to my family doctor after not being able to concentrate, sleep, or do much more than get thru my job during the day.  It was like a "chicken or egg" game.  Was the memory loss, exhaustion, high blood pressure, inability to focus due to menopause?  Anxiety?  Depression?  A combination of all three?  My family doctor feels it is all three.  


I have had some big stressors in the past year and probably have not dealt with them well.  My daughter and son-in-law lost a baby, my former best friend of 40+ years decided the best way to be my friend was to criticize every decision I made.  Thus, we have not spoken in over 6 months.  I am single and most of my family and friends are busy with their own lives so I am alone most of the time.  Attempts to schedule to meet for coffee, lunch or go shopping are met with excuses.  It seriously makes me wonder if I am so annoying, people don't want to hang out more than 2 or 3 times a year?  The only people I speak with are a handful of co-workers during the day, rarely after work hours.  I feel as if I have no support system and it really stings.  I thought I would try an online group and see what happens.


I keep busy with hobbies, Bible study, journaling and listening to podcasts.  I spend a lot of energy trying to be happy and upbeat hoping to "retrain my brain."  I am interested in finding others who can relate to this season in life.  

salena01
salena01
Hello,
I too had the anxiety, not too bad. I changed my diet, no sugars or dairy seemed to help a lot. I also toyed the flax seeds. I still have the tinnus, not sure if that's from the menopause or not.
It's a roller coaster ride that we're forced to get on, but with prayer and time this will pass.
Grace59
Grace59
Hello! It seems we have a lot in common! I'm 59 and have been in meno for 8 years, ugh. The last two years have been my worst with forgetfulness, fatigue, weight gain, insomnia, and the biggest of all, ANXIETY. I too stopped socializing because I never knew when I would feel good enough to interact and yes, it does seem as if people give up on me. I have a handful of co-workers who are in the same boat and we commiserate from time to time. I go home every night and try to stay busy but it seems I live to work and get from one day to the next. Lots of prayer too! I'm on HRT for six months and it has helped with sleep. My doctor keeps trying to get me to use antidepressants but they just don't agree with me........
SunshineGirl
SunshineGirl
Hi, Grace59...8 years! Ugh! I was hoping for shorter as I've been having peri-menopause symptoms for the past 10 years. My family doc DID put me on Zoloft to try to alleviate the "power-surges", anxiety, sadness, and insomnia. I am SO desperate for a solid nights sleep, I bought Melatonin today at work. I have started working out at home for a few minutes in the AM and 20-30 minutes at night. I'm trying to add a "remedy" one week at a time & journaling so I know what is working and what isn't. I'm sure praying for each other will help too! Best to you.