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[CLKD]

U may find that the local hospital would like more volunteers.  Our Council Offices have a dedicated volunteering bureau.  It's finding the energy to access these types of outside activities!  U R not alone.

[sheila99]

Is the delay for hrt because you're waiting to have a coil fitted? If this is the case there are other forms of hrt you can use in the meantime. Have a look at Treatments from the Menu for everything that's available, there's no reason why your gp can't prescribe something for you now.

[DDug]

Thanks so much ladies.  The dr has requested the mirena coil and I cant start estrogen until I have that.  I will keep at them.  I have help lines and will definitely reach out to MND.

There is a waiting list for the coil hence the wait. 

In terms of where I am at honestly I can barely focus then anxiety attacks have kept me housebound and I am struggling to work and concentrate or form sentences.  On Monday I have another appointment for a second blood pressure check and will keep pushing.

[CLKD]

Do ask for anti-anxiety medication, a short course of Valium will give your brain breathing space and will allow you eat/drink.  3-5 days  of 5mg will really ease symptoms.

My GP prescribed 'propranolol' in 2002 which I took at night for many years ......... helped stave off the early morning anxiety surges which can be truly dreadful. 

[Kazzy48]

 :)Hi DDug, welcome to the forum. I am here if you need any help and support. I am the same age as you and trying to navigate my way through perimenopause too! I have horrendous moods at times along with many other symptoms. The longest I went without a period was 6 months -then for the past 3 months my periods have been every 42 days or so. It definitely helps to talk about difficult feelings with others going through the same thing.  :)x

[DDug]

Thanks I will ask on Monday

[DDug]

Thank you so much for all your kindness and support

[CLKD]

Let us know how you get on?

[CapriCapri]

Have you thought of Talking Therapies?  You can self refer.  My friend said it was an incredible support for her and I am seriously considering it as I face my own meno/life struggles

https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/talking-therapies-medicine-treatments/talking-therapies-and-counselling/nhs-talking-therapies/

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