Print

Please login or register.
1 Hour 1 Day 1 Week 1 Month Forever
Login with username, password and session length

[kimmyfish]

Hi,

Been feelilng absolutely terrible over christmas, slightest thing just makes me cry.  Back to work today and feel on verge of tears.  I started HRT a couple of weeks ago -could not cope with the night sweats and lack of sleep especially as I work 12 and half shifts.  The night sweats have improved but I'm convinced this sudden onset of depression is the HRT?  thing is everyone says you should give it three months but I don't feel I can do that - this feeling is worse then the sleepness nights.  Any thoughts ladies?  I feel like I did when I had my daughter - baby blues - cried for about two weeks. 

[Mrs January]

Hi Honey

I don't have the answers but I couldn't pass you by. I had PND with my eldest boy so know how that can be......Someone will be along to help you with HRT for now one hours, day at a time and be kind to yourself

Mrs January xxx

[kimmyfish]

Thanks you Mrs January!

I can't remember the last time I felt this low.  It has been a bad year for me but usually I bounce back and deal with it.  I'm just not sure what to do anymore........x

[CLKD]

Have a talk with your prescribing practitioner?  Make a list of how you felt before HRT and how you feel since starting the medication.  Some ladies feel anxiety and depression worse at certain stages of HRT or maybe the dose requires adjustment.

Tell us more about your job?

[kimmyfish]

I feel embarrased - my job is an emergency nurse.  There is a lot of sickness at the moment and I just can't take any time off,  not sure that is the right thing to do anyway as I think I would just hide under the duvet and cry.  A patient just moaned about the wait ( one hour only!) and I felt tears welling up - ridiculous but that's how bad it is.  I am single and my 26 year old daughter moved out recently.  I feel so alone and my best friend is going through divorce so I don't feel able to off load how I feel to her.

[CLKD]

I had a giggle - I remember working in the NHS trying to keep tears at bay …….. it was often better to tell a patient that I was feeling a little vulnerable so we could hold hands together 

Did your daughter leave in a huff ………. and your friend going through a divorce probably brings back your single state.

You vent here, there's usually someone with an ear in this direction 

Have a browse of the menus, left of screen

[warwick01]

Hi Kimmifish

Sorry to hear your not feeling good.

Which HRT are you on? if it's a combined HRT with northisterone it may be that, as it makes me feel depressed. Some people find the seqi better as you only take prog for 12 days.

Also - talk to your friend, it may take her mind off her troubles!

W

[Ju Ju]

 

From someone who experienced the kindness of nurses several times this year!

 It sounds like you showed extreme control with that patient! Well done! I've spent several hours in A&E this year, mainly because I was not in any immediate danger and everyone was rushed off their feet. It's no secret how things are and what to expect. But I was treated with kindness and respect by both nurses and paramedics. Sadly, this can't be said of all the doctors!

Do you take progesterone, as like many of us you may be sensitive? It may be trial and error to find the combination that suits you. Also, as I'm sure you are aware your long shifts, plus the stress may effect your mood, particularly if you work nights. My husband was a policeman and I observed the effect on his mood. Now add in hormones and home stresses........

[Taz2]

Hi Kimmyfish - I see that you are on Elleste Duet which does have norethisterone as the progesterone element as mentioned by Warwick. This makes me feel very depressed, tearful and unable to cope as it does to a lot of women. I would say that if you really do feel horrible on it then go back to your GP and ask for a type of HRT which a different progesterone in. The doc should be understanding as this is a known side effect (in some women especially if they also suffered PMT in the past) of norethisterone. I changed to Femseven from Evorel because of this problem and felt much better.

Taz x

[CLKD]

It is un-ethical for medics/Vets to prescribe a medication which they know causes problems  ….. so why do GPs continue to prescribe such HRT? cost?

[Micky]

Kimmyfish - Aside from all the meno stuff going on, I really don't find this an easy time of year - all the short days and darkness, and not to mention the sometimes stress and anti climax of xmas and another year over....I personally always struggle & I imagine lots of people do...None of that helps I know, and I wish I had the answers because I would apply them to myself ... I felt ok xmas day and boxing day - today I feel low and tearful and really lonely ....

[Kathleen]

Hello kimmyfish and sending you hugs.

I agree with the other ladies and you may want to try Utrogestan which is a micronised progesterone and much better tolerated.

Tearfulness is very common during the menopause and I can understand how difficult that must be to deal with when working ( though what better way to reminded the patient that nurses are people too ! ).

This forum offers a huge amount of help, advice and support. We know how it is and you are not alone.

Wishing you well and keep posting.

K.

[CLKD]

OK Girls - GROUP 

[Taz2]

It is un-ethical for medics/Vets to prescribe a medication which they know causes problems  ….. so why do GPs continue to prescribe such HRT? cost?

It only affects some women CLKD - others are fine on it so it's a case of try it and see.

Taz x

[Mrs January]

Hi there  Kimmyfish

Bless you. I took Elleste Duet and it didn't suit me ended up tearful etc etc.....

I too am a nurse with Safeguarding Children in the community ...the NHS is a much tougher place to work these days and less support for staff. Having had abad year myself, divorce, and the death of my son 23 I know how hard the winters can be ...I am back to work mid January.

Anyway, be kind to yourself, Daughter close by?? or visits ?? friends yeah getting divorced but maybe invite her over for tea or something nice......What about Oakdale counselling through work ?? I have had it twice in the last two years, get six telephone sessions for free but your manager has to refer you.... Don't underestimate your self either ....you manage a job many others would dream of coping with so I give you a pat on the back.......Not meant to be cheesy but gosh you do do well.

Each minute, hour, day at a time and perhaps a change of HRT will help. I have a mirena and take 2mgs Oestrogen daily xx

Hugs

Mrs January xx