Hello, I thought I would introduce myself to this community
I am 56 yrs old and live in Hampshire. I have been affected a lot by the menopause over the last 5 or 6 years. I am hypothyroid (underactive thryroid) which sometimes makes my symptoms seem worse.
I started with a few night sweats which turned into flashes 24/7. Some are fine and I can cope without a fan or anyone knowing I am suffering but usually I am hot and very sweaty in a matter of seconds. I have a fan with me EVERYWHERE I go as I just can't manage with out them.
I tried 2 different sorts of HRT but neither were good for me, they made me into a psycho-woman..no joke. So for the last 4 years I have been doing it au natural
I used to have a busy stressful job (for 24 yrs) and was made to retire early in Aug 19. At the time I was out of control stressed and it made my symptoms 100 times worse. My sweats were constant and debilitating and my moods...I was up and down so badly. I was happy as Larry one minute and screaming at my supervisor the next. No wonder they got rid of me! It wasn't until I left this job did I realize how bad it was making me feel. I have since got a totally different job with NO stress and I do feel so much better.
I would love to wake up tomorrow morning and it all be done with but I have read this can go on for 15 years! Fingers crossed that doesn't happen.
So Hello and hopefully I can find kindred spirits here in our suffering