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[Nik2502]

Morning

I’m sorry to post again but I just don’t know what to do with myself. I hate living like this.

I’m anxious, low, tearful, scared. Is this my life from now?

I’m 52 and on 150 oestrogen, 5mg Provera and Androfemme.

I just don’t know what to do with myself. I’m scared to go to sleep as the mornings are the worst. I’ve taken two lots of propranolol through the night to limited effect.

Im seeing my GP on Thursday but she just wants me to have more antidepressants.
I’m supposed to have a review with Newson this month but I’ve lost so many days work I can’t afford it.

Don’t really want anything from you lovely ladies just a little reassurance.

Love
Nik xx

[Dotty]

Hi hope your GP can help you x

[jaypo]

Hi there,so sorry you're feeling so bad,anxiety is the pits, I can't comment on HRT but I know it does need tweaked,I've tried two lots of ADs and couldn't stand either of them,symptoms were so much worse,I know you've to give them time but if it's unbearable,it's easier said than done.Sounds like you need to see someone who is a meno specialist,Newson is good 

[Perinowpost]

Nik2502

So sorry to hear how you are feeling. Do you think your oestrogen could be too high? It’s a long shot but I’ve seen it time and again on here where doses get increased and it rarely seems to help. Too much oestrogen can be as problematic as too little.

 Also are you taking androfem every day? A solution might be to cut back to every other day.

Hoping you feel better soon x

[VanillaLover]

So sorry you feel like this. It is so awful isn’t it. Just sending hugs and strength really

[CLKD]

MayB keep threads to one so that responses don't get lost  .  Meno-brain here can't keep up with what has been suggested!

[Flossieteacake]

I am so sorry you are struggling so much. I just want to let you know I am thinking of you. I hope the appointment goes well.

[Ayesha]

Hi Nik2502
Life keeps throwing curve balls at us and we are supposed to cope with it all, it's not easy that's for sure.

I am having a colonoscopy tomorrow and today I am supposed to drink that disgusting gunk they give you, I will be trying very hard not to spew it all up because the anxiety is making me feel very nauseous. 

I hope what you are going through is a phase in your life that will eventually improve, it usually does.

[Bindi]

Hi nik2502
What we are all going thru is sadly normal from what i can gather..as im knew to.. im 59 post meno and ive been following this forum for roughly 2yrs now..sometimes i think less is more..its complicated i know  but maybe we dont need as much hrt as the next person..im only on ovestin vaginaly in side and out..i find its enough but also think i could do with a little something else.im seeing my gp again next week about tibolone..but if i carnt get a low dose i dont think i will have it..as much as my bones are painful,and headaces, my other issues are doing ok i guess...so maybe you are getting to much hrt..something to think about hun..but gd luck..we are all on a slippery slope i think as we are all different 😉

[CLKD]

Good Luck Ayesha .......... that 'gunk' should have gone out of fashion by now 

How do u feel as the day goes by Nik2502?

[Flossieteacake]

Hi Nik2502
Life keeps throwing curve balls at us and we are supposed to cope with it all, it's not easy that's for sure.

I am having a colonoscopy tomorrow and today I am supposed to drink that disgusting gunk they give you, I will be trying very hard not to spew it all up because the anxiety is making me feel very nauseous. 

I hope what you are going through is a phase in your life that will eventually improve, it usually does.

I wish you all the best with the colonoscopy. I remember what that horrid prep tastes like. I hope you can have something nice to take the taste away afterwards.

[Nik2502]

Hi

I feel better before I go to bed! I’ve tried changing my hrt times but without success.

Thank you for all your kind words.

Nik xx

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Good Luck Ayesha .......... that 'gunk' should have gone out of fashion by now 

How do u feel as the day goes by Nik2502?
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[discogirl]

Morning

I’m sorry to post again but I just don’t know what to do with myself. I hate living like this.

I’m anxious, low, tearful, scared. Is this my life from now?

I’m 52 and on 150 oestrogen, 5mg Provera and Androfemme.

I just don’t know what to do with myself. I’m scared to go to sleep as the mornings are the worst. I’ve taken two lots of propranolol through the night to limited effect.

Im seeing my GP on Thursday but she just wants me to have more antidepressants.
I’m supposed to have a review with Newson this month but I’ve lost so many days work I can’t afford it.

Don’t really want anything from you lovely ladies just a little reassurance.

Love
Nik xx

Hi Nik2502

I don't know much about hrt but I have learned one thing from this site and that is too much is as bad as too little.

I just wanted to send you love and hugs really as well and just wanted you to know that you're in my thoughts.

I really hope you get this sorted soon.

 xxxx

[Epona52]

Hi Nik2502,
So sorry to hear your feeling like this and I totally sympathize with you, I am the same age as you and going through exactly the same thing 😢,  I was offered antidepressants but I won't go on them as can't tolerate the side effects, you could ask your gp if you could try some beta blockers they are very good for anxiety especially the meno related anxiety, I also find when increasing estrogen in any form I get increasing anxiety that can be especially bad when I'm tired, like you the mornings are awful, I'm struggling to understand why some women suffer so bad with this symptom while others breeze through it, I live in hope that this will eventually get better ad that's all we can do, it's just so hard to cope with so I really do feel your pain,
Sending a hug, good luck with the gp
X

[Epona52]

So sorry just re read and noticed your taking beta blockers, maybe ask for a different one, I'm on bisoprolol, we shouldn't have to suffer like this,
X