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[Mindfulmoomins]

Hi everyone,

Just thought I'd share how things are going. As some of you may remember I was having an awful time with anxiety and depression. It started about 2  years ago but came and went and was mild. It got worse however and as I had various other peri symptoms too (dry skin, crashing fatigue, forgetfulness, itchy skin, aching joints) I started Evorel Sequi.

Fast forward a few months and I became severely anxious (signed off work for 3 months) due to the build up norehistine in Evorel Sequi. I have now been on Estrogel 3 pumps for just over 2 months am have been slowly but surely improving mood wise.

I went back to work this week (I work part time) on reduced hours and I enjoyed being back but had a bit of a wobble on Wednesday. The best way to describe it is that I feel ‘almost' happy, almost me but like I can't quite feel a sense of self esteem and I also still have mild anxiety.

Before peri I didn't have any anxiety and generally felt well, confident and like me. I did have to work at it and took really good care of myself spiritually, mentally and physically.

Now I meditate, see a counsellor, take good care of myself and get as much exercise as I can and it all helps but I just don't feel quite back to me. I long to. I am also taking fluoxetine (which I have been for over 10 years) and mirtazapine 15 mg high was added just after Christmas.

I know how far I have come since Christmas (which was horrible) but I wonder if 4 pumps of Estrogel might help me even more. I am seeing a specialist in March so will ask then. I have also had the flu which has meant all my usual self care went out the window for a week and a half. I am still feeling tired now and my IBS -D (never had before peri) has come back since going back to work.

So I am not sure what I am asking but just wanted to share and also ask if anyone has found help for IBS? I am pretty sure it's stress related as when I feel anxious it comes on.

Thank you to all of you on this journey who have helped me so much.

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[Hurdity]

Hi Mindfulmoomins - thanks for the update. Sorry I can't help with the IBS but I've answered your specfic question about oestrogen on your other thread.

Also it's no wonder you are not feeling at your best - are any of us at this time of year? It's horrible and cold (although a bit sunny sometimes!) and it's February. Natural vitamin D levels wlll be at their lowest and you are recovering from flu! Do not worry if you are not feeling tip-top right now but continue to look after yourself as best you can to aid your recovery - at the very least lots of walks, open air, and maybe a good tonic with iron in it to build you up for a few weeks (eg Floradix) and some cod liver oil. Relax in the evenings doing something you enjoy - painting, music, crafts, socialising, TV reading or whatever. Let the housework go - who cares about dust and ironing?!!! And try to stop worrying and you won't feel so anxious....

Going back to work after time off due to your symptoms is bound to be up and down as you readjust and hopefully you have some good support there and take ease yourself back in?

I presume also you did have blood tests to look at thyroid - re dry skin and fatigue, aching joints?

All the best

Hurdity x

[Mindfulmoomins]

Thank you Hurdity,

So full of wisdom and common sense. Yes I do have good support at work and yes I had my thyroid tested and thankfully all was ok.

I think I'd find this time of year a bit easier if I hadn't had such a difficult time this past winter so you are right, it's no wonder I don't feel in tip top condition all things considered.

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