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[kimmyfish]

Thank you all for your  comments! 
I was on Ellestre duet for two weeks only - I stopped taking it because the side effects we're worse then the meno symptoms. When I stopped taking it the flushes and night sweats did not return till recently when I started Femoston (which I had to fight for as it was not on the CCG list!). I'm sure the way I feel us due to progesterone intolerance as I felt like this on the pill at times too. 
Micky - I can so relate to your comments.  My daughter and I are very close - I divorced her dad when she was just 3 years old and I knew she would move out one day - but it has hit me so hard.  I am so lonely - hate coming home to an empty house and I hate eating alone- so consequently my diet has been terrible for months.  Christmas was lovely as she was back with her boyfriend but today has gone again. I too get SAD - but this is something else.  I just can't stop crying. I'm so used to being there for everyone else it's weird to be the one that needs help.  I told my two friends that spent Christmas with us about breaking down in the vets (was taking them a little Xmas pressie as a thank you ) and they laughed and made me feel a bit crazy - which maybe I am! I think I should stop the Femoston but I feel I mucking my hormones about so much stopping and starting

[CLKD]

Your hormones are over the place anyway so HRT should replace what you body could still be making.  It is Trial and Error though  ……..

Do you have hobbies?  When children leave home there is an empty nest feeling. Filling your time particularly once Spring arrives will give you something to talk to your daughter and boyf about 

Have a browse round, we have a funny room ……….

[Micky]

Kimmyfish - I think its a really tough time of life and a huge adjustment ...I can empathise with the empty nest syndrome - children fleeing the nest and some us finding ourselves divorced and coming home to an empty house and meals for one etc ..None of it easy that's for sure & our bodies doing things that we are not sure are normal or not, and all the anx that creates...I also don't like the thought/idea of taking meds and all feels a bit trial and error and what may work for one may not for another....I cant offer much practical advice I am afraid, only to say I sympathise and understand cos I feel it all too.....One thing I do try to do and feel I have some control over is to make sure I eat as healthy as poss -because I really am conscious that eating healthy and keeping blood sugars balanced & also exercising can make us feel better mentally aswell as physically ...And for me personally I know sugar and too much wheat and the obvious too much alcohol does me no favours ...

[kimmyfish]

Thank you so much Micky!  It's good to have some empathy!  You have hit the nail on the head re the diet and alcohol.  I fully admit that I have been eating rubbish and drinking far too much wine the past few months which obviously doesn't help with mood (vit b depletion etc). I've stopped taken the hrt today - it may be in my head but I feel better already!  This just isn't just me.  I always try and make a positive out of a negative, but the last few days I just can't see any light at the end of the tunnel.   I felt a bit low before the hrt but put that down to the sleepless nights and constant fatigue.  Even the cats don't want to be near me at moment!   

[CLKD]

Cut out the alcohol too 

[kimmyfish]

CLKD - easier said then done!  I know that's the sensible thing to do but like a lot of people it's a habit and I think I drink more since I've been home alone.  I will try though. 

[CLKD]

If you read your words back  - don't buy it?  Or invite a friend in to share a drink?  Buy half a bottle …… what's the worst that can happen if you don't drink?

[Mrs January]

I avoid alcohol as it makes me low and down

If I have wine tis the alcohol free stuff doesn't hit the spot but makes me believe it does:) also better on my sleep that the booze so good all rounder xx