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[new girl]

Hi ladies, I'm just after some advice please. I've been suffering from low moods, depression and anxiety, mood swings and have been taking meds for about 9 years, I'm 49. Recently had some bloods done that show menopausal/post menopausal. Which, to be honest I've thought this for a while. Now i'm really not sure how much of my depression and anxiety really is depression and anxiety or if it's been the menopause all along. I have a doctors appoint next Tuesday so I'm after some idea of questions to ask her. At the moment I have to be honest I pretty much hate myself, I'm not being the real me, it's like I'm two totally different people, I don't like the person that I have become. I'm feeling really low about it all, I can't cope with being me anymore. Sorry for the rant, I just need to try and express how I feel to someone. My husband doesn't understand at all. Every time I say something he keeps saying hormones, he thinks a magical hrt plaster will be the answer to it all and to be honest I'm scared incase it isn't. Thank you in adavance.

[Foxylady]

Hi newgirl, it most definately could be menopause that has brought on the anxiety/depression. Read up as much as you can from this website and other reputable ones, take notes & write down any questions (I do this as I am apt to forget when I get to the GP). I had a look at my general lifestyle, diet, exercise etc to see if it would help my symptoms (I am overweight!). Initially I was started on AD to help with hot flushes until the GP consulted a menopause specialist who recommended HRT. Everyone is very individual with how it impacts them, and which treatments (or combination of treatments works for them). I hope your GP is understanding and supportive, the more informed you are going to the appointment the better as some GP are not that clued up!! All the best.

[jillydoll]

Hi Newgirl...
Sounds like you need hrt to me.
Foxyladys right, get as much info as you can, and go see gp.
All the symptoms your suffering are menopausal.
If your last period was 12 months ago, then your post meno. If not, then your still peri.
Don't worry, you can still use hrt for which ever one you are.
There's a hubbys/ partner/ OHs information sheet at the top of the site. Try and get him to read it.
Maybe then he'll understand better.
Don't beat yourself up, It's what your body's missing that's causing all the symptoms, hormones!
And yes, maybe that's why you've got anxiety and depression....
Try hrt, if it doesn't work, you can always stop it.
Good luck, get as much info as you can....let us know how you get on....keep posting....
Jd xx