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 Everyone,
I'm looking for support, encouragement, advice and friends. I'm VERY depressed, to the point of crying every day. I've always had a depression problem, since early childhood and also have multiple diagnosis's/conditions that cause severe chronic pain. I was a nurse for 26+ years, have multiple herniated discs, pinched nerves, fibro, etc... and b/c of pain and medical bills, I lost everything. I now rent a room from my parents. I'm on Social Security Disabilty. I'm so SO alone. No friends. No siblings. No other family. No help. My periods have been very irregular for over a year. I have spotting that can last for over a month at a time, to no period for months at a time, then flooding to the point of feeling faint when "they" do occur. I've gained a lot of weight for which I'm scrutinized for by my mom. I also do a lot of errands for my mom and stepdad. They're very nice, but don't seem to realize how bad I really feel. I can be crying in front of them and no one seems to notice. I spend most all of my life in my room now, except for when my mom needs me to take her to the store or I have to run for prescriptions. The pain I have is unbearable and I am on many medications for pain and depression/anxiety. I don't know where to turn. I have no help and no one at all to talk to. I'm embarrassed that I can't go out at all or talk to anyone w/out breaking down and crying. The depression is so bad that I pray to die. I'm a Christian and my faith is all that keeps me alive. I just don't want to live like this anymore. Life is nothing but pain, anxiety, more pain and severe depression day after day.
Will this ever get better? I have no money to see a therapist. I've been in/out of therapy for a long time. They all tell me to move out and get my own place where I can have peace and privacy and my own life. I can't do this b/c I have no money at all. I am lucky to have a place to live and I do appreciate my parents leaving me stay in their home. I just need help to go on living. Any and all help, support, encouragement, friendship, etc.. would be greatly appreciated! Thank you all so so much,
Kathy
I'm looking for support, encouragement, advice and friends. I'm VERY depressed, to the point of crying every day. I've always had a depression problem, since early childhood and also have multiple diagnosis's/conditions that cause severe chronic pain. I was a nurse for 26+ years, have multiple herniated discs, pinched nerves, fibro, etc... and b/c of pain and medical bills, I lost everything. I now rent a room from my parents. I'm on Social Security Disabilty. I'm so SO alone. No friends. No siblings. No other family. No help. My periods have been very irregular for over a year. I have spotting that can last for over a month at a time, to no period for months at a time, then flooding to the point of feeling faint when "they" do occur. I've gained a lot of weight for which I'm scrutinized for by my mom. I also do a lot of errands for my mom and stepdad. They're very nice, but don't seem to realize how bad I really feel. I can be crying in front of them and no one seems to notice. I spend most all of my life in my room now, except for when my mom needs me to take her to the store or I have to run for prescriptions. The pain I have is unbearable and I am on many medications for pain and depression/anxiety. I don't know where to turn. I have no help and no one at all to talk to. I'm embarrassed that I can't go out at all or talk to anyone w/out breaking down and crying. The depression is so bad that I pray to die. I'm a Christian and my faith is all that keeps me alive. I just don't want to live like this anymore. Life is nothing but pain, anxiety, more pain and severe depression day after day.
Will this ever get better? I have no money to see a therapist. I've been in/out of therapy for a long time. They all tell me to move out and get my own place where I can have peace and privacy and my own life. I can't do this b/c I have no money at all. I am lucky to have a place to live and I do appreciate my parents leaving me stay in their home. I just need help to go on living. Any and all help, support, encouragement, friendship, etc.. would be greatly appreciated! Thank you all so so much,
Kathy
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
I suffer bouts of depression too and once in a while I have a few days where I feel like a barely function. You are not alone.
I don't know what all your diagnosis are and I know you are in a lot of pain but does it hurt you to walk? If you are able to you should try going for a walk every day, even if you can only do 15 minutes or so at a time. The excersice and the being outside and especially being out of your parents house may make you feel a little bit better.
You are in my prayers.
Big hugs to you.