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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wbuxsea
wbuxsea

Hello,  I am 53 years old and been going through Menopause for about three years.  I am having an extremely hard time with sleep.  First it started with just not being able to sleep, mind racing, hot flashes etc., now I am falling asleep at 7-8pm watching tv and then getting up at 2- 3am and not being able to go back to sleep.  I am so exhausted all the time that I can't find energy to be exercising, cleaning, working etc.  Does anyone have any ideas or suggestions, I am so tired.



Thank you


Anij34
Anij34
This is a conversation best had with your personal physician. Have you tried melatonin? Sleepy time teas? Shifting your schedule so you fall asleep later or adding in more day time activities to encourage sleep? Honestly, this is one to speak with the doctor about.

I'm really sorry you are dealing with this. I did with every single pregnancy. Nine months of very little sleep. Then I got more sleep when the wee one came. Very hard to deal with. I ended up resorting to benadryl on the worst nights. (Doctor approved....doesn't cross the placenta so didn't harm the wee one).

I'm praying for you!
wbuxsea
wbuxsea
Thankyou Anij34, I am a little nervous about talking with my Dr., as I have been on sleep medication for anxiety in the past and it was very difficult to get back to a normal sleep pattern after coming off the med's. I have tried melatonin and yes I try to exercise, keep normal sleep patterns and nourish myself well. It does not seem to help much, but thank you for the advice, I may end up talking with Dr., but just try to avoid taking any meds yet. Thanks again! Have a great day.