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[Dyan]

Hi all,
I have been dipping in and out of the forum to see what's been happening as I've been really good -until now.
I think I'm having another meno blip.
I'm on 3mg sandrena gel daily and this has kept me on an even keel until,like I said,now.
I haven't been too good with all these bugs going around but now I'm feeling really anxious,clammy hands,disconnected from everything,tired all the time,totally out of it.
Scared to go anywhere.
I do recognise these symptoms as I've had them several times before hence the title "Another Blip!!!"
I do have an appointment with the gp this morning.
Usually I've needed more sandrena.
I was going to up it myself this morning but I'm one of those people who needs confirmation that this is the right thing to do.
Is anyone out there on 4mg sandrena.
I am 52.
I have a lot going on in my life at the moment and I'm scared that if I tell the gp that she won't let me up the gel.
Thanks for listening.
Just feel desperate again but this time I have been good for a lot longer than the times before.
I'll stop now as I'm running on- sorry ladies!

Dyan x

[Kathleen]

hello Dyan, sorry to hear that you are suffering. I too am seeing my GP today regarding my symptoms which are very like yours, I especially identify with feeling frightened of going anywhere. I am not taking any HRT at the moment so I cannot comment on the Sandrena question, I just wanted you to know that you are not alone on this journey and wish you well.
K.

[Dyan]

Hello Kathleen,
Sorry to hear you're not so good and Thank you for your reply.
I saw my GP and she seems to think that my anxiety is because of what's happening in my life at the moment and I'm on a high dose of sandrena hrt so an increase wouldn't make any difference.
She has prescribed me Mirtazapine 15mg at night.
At first I was annoyed she didn't up the hrt as this has worked in the past but I suppose there comes a point where you are at your limit.
I also take Fluoxetine for my OCD and have now for 8 years.

When I got home from the Drs I had a good old howl and I must admit it did make me feel a little better.

I feel for you and hope you get on ok at the doctors.



You can PM me if you prefer.

  love Dyan X

[CLKD]

I thought you'd been quiet 

A good old howl - wish I *Could* cry  - it would flush out my system of any low mood botherations

What has the GP given you, I don't recognise the name? 

[Dyan]

Hi CLKD,
I can always rely on you to reply to my posts  and yes I have been quiet mainly because I have had a good run on the meno front( until now) and I've had family stuff going on.

The doctor prescribed me Mirtazapine  - zispin -15mg at night to help with the anxiety.

I remember having this in the priory where I was diagnosed with OCD ( accompanying anxiety & depression)
I now only take fluoxetine 80mg for the OCD,8 years now.
I might have mentioned all this before.

Dyan x 

[Delilah]

Hi dyan

Just letting you know that mirtazapine has been a godsend for me. I'm taking 30mg for hormone associated anxiety which was very bad 18 months ago. It calmed me down almost immediately and helped me sleep. Watch out for dizziness though, although that may not be a problem for you on 15mg. Stick with it, i had a few ups and downs but am feeling much better. Hope you'll be feeling well again soon.

Take care delilah. X

[CLKD]

<wave to both> : little steps.  Try to rest for a few days until you get used to the new medication    ......... any blip in life style can increase the incidence of OCD kicking in  ..... for me it's hand washing 

[Dyan]

Thanks Delilah & CLKD <waves>

Delilah- that's reassuring to know.
Glad you are doing well on them.

CLKD- those 2 famous words
Always think of you at times like this.
You are right about the OCD.
It kicks in when I'm low & anxious.
Mine is thoughts.

Dyan X

[CLKD]

I get flash backs - which hit as I'm dropping off to sleep ........ guilt, enough to make me shout out  - then I have to tell DH it's the pain in my big toe joint ......... I remember well those rushing thought patterns that wouldn't stop when I was VERY depressed.  DH asked me what I was thinking about to make me so scared, well my brain didn't hang around long enough for me to even remember ........ thoughts rushed through and out      ..........

[Dyan]

Know exactly what you mean CLKD.
My worst ever time was 8 years ago when I had to go into the priory.
Best thing I did.
I had a diagnosis and proper treatment after 36 years of suffering.

[CLKD]

36 years  oh have a 
I wonder in hindsight why we battle on  ....... for me it was lack of acceptance.  I wanted to know what was causing my depression, was it hormonal or genetic.  No one was interested enough to refer me for any tests - had I been wanting to get pregnant though, hormone tests would have been available.

The phobia ruled my Life so I suppose apart from period pains, anything else was a lesser issue.  So I went from GP/Therapist/Counsellor  but it did enable me to talk any anger out.  Now I have to make sure that I listen to DH when he points out that I am becoming obsessive about things - and I do tend to notice it more in myself these days ..........

[Dyan]

Thanks CLKD.
I wasn't getting anywhere with the NHS so I went private.
I dread to think what would have happened otherwise.
Lets not go there- onwards and upwards!

[CLKD]

Little steps.  Making sure that you are hydrated and not hungry before bed can make a difference to those early morning blues.  Have biscuits by the bed to eat if you wake in the night/early morning.  I find that when I mark my anxiety 1-5 on the calender I can look back and see that I did survive: it wasn't pleasant but I am still here    .......... issues which cause stress levels to rise can affect us quite quickly so take care of YOU!

[sweettooth]

Hi Dyan, i havent been on myself for a while with probs but just wanted to say i am thinking of you and hope you feel better real soon x

[Dyan]

Hi sweetooth,

Thanks for that.
Thinking of you too. X