Menopause Matters Forum
Menopause Discussion => Postmenopause => Topic started by: Dee on June 17, 2022, 09:27:06 AM
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Hi i have posted before in other threads but advised to start new thread (hope lve done it right .)Thanks marchlove .lm struggling with depression and anxiety with thoughts of dying constantly have had to resort to ads which l think is slowly helping seeing dr again next week re possible hrt lm 4 years post meno 63 and last period at 58 lm just wondering will these thoughts go will hrt help or make things worse lm so scared thanks Dee xxx
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Hi Dee
Well done for starting a new topic!
Hrt could certainly help you and having a sympathetic and supportive Gp is a real bonus.
There are many other things you can do to support yourself like looking at your diet, exercise and doing meditation can be of huge benefit.
Are you taking any supplements such as magnesium? Magnesium can help enormously with anxiety but you have to take the right one, not oxide which is only good for constipation and you need a good dose.
Magnesium Glycinate is the best one for anxiety and should also help with sleep.
Have a search on the forum, there have been some good ones recently on magnesium.
Do you have any other menopause symptoms such as aches, vaginal dryness?
X
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Hi Marchlove yes have hot sweats itchy skin aches n pains but suffered with back issues for good few years so put it down to that dry eyes .some vaginal dryness but using replenish libricant for that its the thoughts thats the worst although getting few mins of thoughts easing l think just want to know they will go .Had thoughts years ago which went must have been peri but nobody talked about it then so just got on with it .This all started last July exactly one week after smear test when out of blue thoughts appeared and other symptoms thought l had sailed through meno but not to.be .Will try magnesium thanks can l take with ads ?what hrt is best ?do you think ?Dee x
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Dee, with regard to ADs I take mirtazapine, primarily for sleep, but also anxiety. Unfortunately it does have a side effect of weight gain and no matter how little I eat I've managed to put on a stone since starting it in Jan. It was worth it just to get a full nights sleep again, but it has stopped working this week out of the blue. It may be because I was told to reduce my oestrogen pending some biopsy tests but not sure It might work for you though - definitely helped with anxiety and reduced palpitations.
I'm about to try magnesium glycinate so will post back and let you know if it works!
wrt best hrt to try - it really is trial and error. I don't absorb very well and have now tried everything - gel, spray and patches. It can be very frustrating and long winded but it may be that you hit the sweet spot quickly. If I had to choose I would opt for patches because I like the no mess, slap it on and forget about it approach. I found gel messy and annoying and the spray made my skin itch (but dried incredibly quickly).
My anxiety has taken the form of being hyper health aware and worrying about the slightest thing. Even though I rationalise it the whole process makes you feel constantly worried and drained. When HRT was working for me I felt so much better and those thoughts went away.Definitely mention this to your doctor along with your other more obvious menopause symptoms. Make sure she realises it's part and parcel of an overall set of issues and not JUST anxiety.
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Thank you so much for your reply will defo tell dr regarding other symptoms too only been on mitrazapine one week was on citralopram 20 first lost weight on that so definately dont want to put weight back on but not eating well at mo .will keep updated on what happens with gp .Hope things go well for you Applejack
Must admit palpitations better on mit so hopefully thoughts will go dont want be going anywhere pension not reached yet xxxx Thanks Dee x
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Hi Dee sounds just like me I’m 62 n 4 yrs post memo but last 6 months bin hell just seen Dr today n she’s put me back on patches so fingers crossed good luck
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Thanks Ann sorry you are suffering too but helps knowing lm not going off my mind what patches have the dr given you ?no idea what to ask for .Also can l take magnesium with mitrazapine ? Got the ones you are on.Marchlove love life magnesium glycinate .lam out everyday for over an hour walking the dog and dont drink since being on painkillers and now ads dont smoke either just want to get better feel useless Dee x
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Hi Dee
Yes you can take magnesium with antidepressants. Start with one after your dinner tonight and build up to 3.
There are some painkillers you might need to be wary of with mitrazapine so ask your Gp when you see him.
It’s best to start on a low dose patch and work up as your body adjusts to it. X
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Thanks so much for your advice feel a bit better already knowing you understand what lm going through will be a bit more knowledgable when l see dr next friday having bloods checked wed will let you know what happens thanks Dee x
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I really do, my anxiety is through the roof at the moment.
We'll keep in touch on here, I'll be thinking of you and I'll check in every day.
We'll get through this together
xxxx
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Evening All
Make a list Dee of all your symptoms when you go to see GP. So often the prescribe AD’s for what are actually menopause symptoms.
No harm for awhile until you can figure out the best way forward, which you will.
Keep talking ladies xx
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Hi deedee and marchlove
That is so true marchlove. A gp put me on ads which done nothing for me but thankfully my own gp took me off them and advised i try hrt.
Hope your okay deedee and let us know how you get on at your doctors appt
Xxx
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Thanks ladies will do think lve some respite from thoughts taken second magnesium this morning mitrazapine definately helping with sleep hopefully will feel more like myself soon will keep in touch we will definately get through this together love Dee xx
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Hi Dee,
Sorry yo hear this.
Have you strarted feeling drpressed and anxious 4 years postmeno? How was it for you before the menopause? Have you ever been depressed or suffered from anxiety before the menopause? Also, how was it in peri? Did you start experiencing anxiety and depression then and noticed that it gradually got worst?
Karine
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Sorry Dee I replied on Ange63 post x
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Hi Karine T yes depression and anxiety started 12 mnths ago 4 years post meno came on following smear test week before .along with all symptoms of meno think lve suffered everyone of the symptoms but can cope with these l think but the thoughts of not being here are awful .Yes had thoughts like these years ago soon went must have been peri had episodes of other symptoms then too dizzyness etc but nobody talked about it then so just got on with it .Anxiety worse first thing better by evening hope some hrt will help hiw about you ?Dee xx