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Author Topic: New to the Pause  (Read 2588 times)

HumanBean

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New to the Pause
« on: September 30, 2024, 11:36:03 AM »
Hello All  :)

Just to quickly introduce myself and find out about others on this crazy journey!

Have only really just started the Menopause and although it may be a real struggle at the moment for me to understand, I am trying to not let it put a 'pause' on my life  :)

Looking forward to meeting you  ;)
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jaypo

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Re: New to the Pause
« Reply #1 on: September 30, 2024, 11:46:00 AM »
Hi there & welcome to the forum.
Ask pretty much anything,we've all had every symptom between us x
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CLKD

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Re: New to the Pause
« Reply #2 on: September 30, 2024, 12:19:57 PM »
Morning.  Welcome to the Wonderful World of Confusion  ::)

Browse round.  Make notes. Some find that keeping a mood/food/symptom diary of use to chart progress.

Ask away!
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HumanBean

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Re: New to the Pause
« Reply #3 on: September 30, 2024, 12:22:43 PM »
Hi nice to meet you Jaypo!

Well am finding my moods to be horrendous! It's the anger I am mist concerned about and I am not normally like that but since the menopause is just like they're is no..well... limit to it?!

I was fitted with a Mirena Coil a few years ago due to Endometriosis and when stated the menopause,put on Evorel 50. Have stated evening primrose to see if that would help and when spoke to Dr they instantly come up with antidepressants  :-\

So they've increased my patches to 75 which has helped, but I still feel such anger at times.

I suppose my question is, is this something that will continue for the duration of the menopause? Or will it change over the years?

Thanks for any replies and advice!
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CLKD

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Re: New to the Pause
« Reply #4 on: September 30, 2024, 12:24:53 PM »
It will probably change.  Do make a note of everything that you eat/drink for the next 5 days.  As well as when .......

I was advised by the National Association for Pre-menstrual Syndrome [NAPS] to eat every 3 hours: 24/7.  Due to sudden drops in blood sugar = nausea and anxiety surges.  Plus at certain times of the month I would FLY INTO RAGES  :cuss:  I could strip paint off walls!

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HumanBean

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Re: New to the Pause
« Reply #5 on: September 30, 2024, 12:27:28 PM »
Hi there CLKD

Thank you for the welcome and nice to meet you!

Confusion is most certainly right!

Thanks for the tips, that has been a great help already! I am keeping tabs on when I do come on which I think also helps for GP and noticing my mood changes

It certainly is a minefield  ;D
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HumanBean

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Re: New to the Pause
« Reply #6 on: September 30, 2024, 12:33:36 PM »
OMG the rages! It is terrible isn't it?

I do eat properly and regularly as I have to having been a Type 1 Diabetic most of my life. But thank you  ;)

Plus it messes with my blood sugars something awful! So have that to contend with as well!  >:(
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Felicity1

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Re: New to the Pause
« Reply #7 on: September 30, 2024, 01:24:09 PM »
Hello,
 Just drop in to say hello!
    :)
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jaypo

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Re: New to the Pause
« Reply #8 on: September 30, 2024, 06:10:19 PM »
I take camomile tablets and they have helped greatly with mood and sleep,I agree with clkd,things WILL change,my low mood and anxiety was horrific at the start but slowly has become better over the years,never been on hrt so can't comment on that x
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HumanBean

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Re: New to the Pause
« Reply #9 on: October 01, 2024, 12:21:07 PM »
Hi Felicity1! Thanks for popping by to say hello! :-*

Oooh that might be something I'd be able to take Jaypo, as there are certain things I can't take due to certain meds I'm on. Will check that out.

Thank you all so much for your tips and warm welcome, it is most appreciated! And if there's anything helpful I can contribute, I will when I can  :D
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