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.
What coping skills are most helpful to you in dealing with your illness. I am having alot of trouble with keeping any normal schedule in my life. I deal with alot of emotional symptoms...is it harder for you to keep structure when you have emotional symptoms? How do you know when to work through the "pain" and when you can't. Any advice from you sweet people would be appreciated.
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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...
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Has anyone switched from spiriva and to what, if so. Was the new med as effective as spiriva? My part d plan will no cover it next year and I'm trying to figure out if I. Should go from an advantage plan or straight medicare with part d. I really need help deciding
And even though your community is menopuse, this CFS article has a lot of crossover validity:
http://www.cfids.org/cfidslink/2005/holidays.asp
I slammed into meno for a bit last year, also have CFS, and suddenly decided I needed to start setting boundaries, which is new thing for me. The people around me haven't had their 'light bulb moment yet'.
I hope they own flashlights, this darkness and evil could be with me awhile. LOL!
And being macabre and a bit sarcastic is how I cope?! Like saying something worse makes what I have feel like less.