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[Michelle46]

Hi ladies
I don't quite know how to deal with this.
I'm 54. Been on hrt for 8 years. Had anxiety for about 15 years really but has been a lot better. However the last couple weeks feelings of no interest,anxiety,low mood have come on me. Also feeling very on edge with things. Anything emotional on tv makes me very tearful. I'm meant to be going on holiday in 5 weeks but have got no interest. I'm not in the correct mind frame. I've been quite good for 5 years but now this. Any upcoming event is making me worse! Any advice please. I go to pilates which helps but I want to get out of this rut. Ps I'm on 2 pumps of oestriogel

[CLKD]

Hi!  It may be the time of year.  It may be that you need a hike in HRT.  Hopefully some1 will be along with advice.

Perhaps put the product name into the search box and read the threads.  Make notes ;-)

[Elliebee]

Hi Michelle, I could have written your post ! Unfortunately I do not have a solution. I’m still having very light spotting each month and my anxiety kicks in mid cycle. Some months it is worse than others and I wake with that awful sick feeling in pit of tummy. It can ease as day progresses but never disappears completely. It makes it impossible for me to see things rationally and I over think and predict worst case scenario.
It’s especially bad at moment as my son is going off to uni on Saturday and he’s also booked himself a heart screen with charity CRY on same day ! I’m terrified they’ll find something wrong with his heart !! CRY screen for abnormalities that can lead to sudden cardiac arrest in young people. I know it’s very rare but my mind is in overdrive.
Things that help me are getting outdoors. Walking, listen to meditation apps etc. I keep telling myself it will pass and I feel ok again. It’s just horrible though.

[sheila99]

Increase to 3 pumps?

[CLKD]

?? but not all at once sheila99 ? ?

[Gnatty]

No problems increasing from two to three immediately I wouldn't think. You have room to go to four. Low mood is classic sign of low oestrogen. Your body's own production of oestrogen has probably suddenly dropped again.

[Michelle46]

Hi Michelle, I could have written your post ! Unfortunately I do not have a solution. I’m still having very light spotting each month and my anxiety kicks in mid cycle. Some months it is worse than others and I wake with that awful sick feeling in pit of tummy. It can ease as day progresses but never disappears completely. It makes it impossible for me to see things rationally and I over think and predict worst case scenario.
It’s especially bad at moment as my son is going off to uni on Saturday and he’s also booked himself a heart screen with charity CRY on same day ! I’m terrified they’ll find something wrong with his heart !! CRY screen for abnormalities that can lead to sudden cardiac arrest in young people. I know it’s very rare but my mind is in overdrive.
Things that help me are getting outdoors. Walking, listen to meditation apps etc. I keep telling myself it will pass and I feel ok again. It’s just horrible though.

So sorry to hear about your situation. It's horrible isn't it? I've upped to 2.5 pumps the last 2 nights. I'll wait and see. The anxiety and low mood are horrible.  I thought this had gone but no such luck x

[Ludwig2022]

I thought I would throw my 2 cents in. My doctor says as time goes on you will need to adjust (up or down) what you are taking as our bodies keep changing as we age. As my mom always said... It's Hell Getting Old!!! 

[Elliebee]

Hi Michelle it certainly is horrible! Hope upping your dose helps ease symptoms.

[Lisapert]

Hi , I’m really suffering with low mood and no interest in anything. Some days I can barely be bothered to talk. I’m 54 and still have regular heavy periods. I don’t want the mirena and would prefer to see when my periods stop naturally. I tried HRT last year but mood went really dark so came off cold turnkey. I felt like specialist was just fleecing me with blood tests etc and changing doses. Lost faith in that system and GP is no help altho recently started sertraline 50mg 3 weeks ago. Still
No change… . I just want to be like the old version of myself and have fun again. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[Fizwhizz]

I’m struggling with the same low mood, flatness, lack of motivation. This low mood has been one of my main symptoms. I came off HRT as had a thyroid issue which is hopefully now medicated and spotting and have just gone back on it 25mcg patch which I was given permission to up to 50mcg if necessary. I’ve just stuck another patch on. Previously I would be able to jolly myself along but I just don’t seem to be able to now. It’s like I’m stuck in glass half empty mode.