Menopause Matters Forum
Menopause Discussion => Personal Experiences => Topic started by: orrla on February 21, 2015, 12:58:30 PM
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Hi Girls
Are any women here who are post-menopause and would like to tell me how they find living with what they have turned into?
I think I am having problems adjusting my behaviour to new conditions - new voice, new face, shape, fitness, energy, etc., are causing difficulties in interaction with other people, I feel. Going for what I liked before makes no sense any more, or I have no patience for - working out new ways feels difficult and strenuous..
How is it for you? ;)
Any advice?
Thanks!
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Are you on HRT?
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Hi Orrla - yes, I can identify with this. Interacting with other people (any more than one) can make me want to hide in a corner, especially in the evening - and it can happen with friends, family or strangers. I've never really thought why this is. I'm certainly more self-conscious these days. And my conversation can grind to a halt in the evenings, which makes small talk a nightmare at that time of day when it's easier to be a passive listener.
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You've summed it up very well Orrla. I definitely feel I am turning into someone else and old pleasures don't do it for me anymore.
Much less tolerant and kind than I used to be, I hope that is temporary, I don't like that side of the new me.
No advice sorry, I'm just a learner too I'm afraid, but at least we are not alone.
I do find I'm a bit morbid too ! Thinking about old age and death lots more than ever used to ! Don't like that either.
There must be some good stuff coming surely? xxx
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Hi
Good to hear from you!
My fatalistic thoughts are about our social world - and ageing amongst selfish ... Brrr.. But on a whole I could compare to feeling as I did when I was 7 years old. I don't wish to be adult anymore! :-\
Must exercise more - and see if it'll help :o
Take care!