Menopause Matters Forum

General Discussion => New Members => Topic started by: Jackiehugs on June 11, 2021, 11:34:48 AM

Title: Hi I’m new here 😊
Post by: Jackiehugs on June 11, 2021, 11:34:48 AM

Hello
I’m Jackie and new today. I can’t wait to become acquainted with you and share in the menopause journey we’re all facing.

I’ve been in denial about the menopause for a while now, and just managing to cope. Then I hit a wall on Monday which was the last straw, gripped with anxiety I scuttled home after dropping off the kids at school and phone the doctor for an appointment about HRT. Let the journey begin …

Title: Re: Hi I’m new here 😊
Post by: CLKD on June 11, 2021, 11:40:56 AM

Hi!  :welcomemm:

MayB keep a mood/food/symptom diary for 2-3 weeks 2 chart progress, it gives you a starting point with the GP discussion.  Anxiety is the pits!  >:( and seems 2 B problematic in peri menopause.  You will need to know the date of your last monthly period etc., as well as your age will determine what might be prescribed.

Title: Re: Hi I’m new here 😊
Post by: Jackiehugs on June 11, 2021, 11:46:07 AM

Hi CLKD
Thanks for your reply, and helpful suggestions. I’ve begun to record my symptoms in an app called Systers, which is v easy to use (has to be with my clouded brain fog 😁). And my GP phoned yesterday, which is where I discovered this site! Happy days! Xx

Title: Re: Hi I’m new here 😊
Post by: CLKD on June 11, 2021, 11:46:54 AM

Yep.  We have lots of threads, we even talk about menopause sometimes  :D

Browse round. Make notes.

Title: Re: Hi I’m new here 😊
Post by: Jackiehugs on June 11, 2021, 11:49:08 AM

 :D

Title: Re: Hi I’m new here 😊
Post by: mandss on June 11, 2021, 11:51:21 AM

Hello and welcome xx