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Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: Sparkles1973 on January 03, 2023, 08:46:46 AM

Title: Feeling meh! 😣
Post by: Sparkles1973 on January 03, 2023, 08:46:46 AM

Hi all ❤

I was wondering if anyone can reassure me? I feel a bit down and 'meh' with no interest in much over the last few days.  For the past two days I've just been laying around doing nowt with no motivation.  I have just had Covid but wasn't too bad.

I'm 49 and in peri.... I had been doing pretty well for a few months after having horrid symptoms of palpitations, hot flushes, lack of motivation etc.  I have previously tried a couple of combinations of HRT which didn't do much, if anything, made me worse.  I went onto Fluoxetine and felt better a few months ago.

Now I'm worried the symptoms are all coming back with vengeance, especially depression. 

Could it be Covid giving me a blip? I just don't know and I'm scared x

Title: Re: Feeling meh! 😣
Post by: Flossieteacake on January 03, 2023, 08:53:03 AM

Hello Sparkles. I am sorry to hear you are feeling low. I strongly suspect this is related to covid. Covid seems to really play havok on hormones. I find I have all sorts of meno symptoms return after getting covid.

It is really good to hear the fluoxetine lifted the low mood. If possible you can ask to increase the dosage too.

Hopefully this will all pass once your body returns back to how it was. A big virtual hug for you.🤗

Title: Re: Feeling meh! 😣
Post by: Sparkles1973 on January 03, 2023, 08:58:33 AM

Thanks Flossie ❤ I think I'll give it some more time.... I won't increase the Fluoxetine atm as that'll cause more problems 😣 thank you so much xxx

Title: Re: Feeling meh! 😣
Post by: Flossieteacake on January 03, 2023, 08:59:31 AM

Quote from: Sparkles1973 on January 03, 2023, 08:58:33 AM

Thanks Flossie ❤ I think I'll give it some more time.... I won't increase the Fluoxetine atm as that'll cause more problems 😣 thank you so much xxx

I can understand that. In the meantime please be gentle with yourself. If you need to rest then do. Covid really wiped me out.

Title: Re: Feeling meh! 😣
Post by: Sparkles1973 on January 03, 2023, 09:02:31 AM

Thanks Flossie! Feel slightly more upbeat today.... it's only the morning though, but it's a start xxx

Title: Re: Feeling meh! 😣
Post by: CLKD on January 03, 2023, 09:31:25 AM

Your body is fighting a virus.  Covid is reported as upsetting hormones.  Give yourself a break.  Rest. Keep well hydrated.  Sleep when the body requires it.

 :foryou:

Title: Re: Feeling meh! 😣
Post by: Flossieteacake on January 03, 2023, 09:31:41 AM

Quote from: Sparkles1973 on January 03, 2023, 09:02:31 AM

Thanks Flossie! Feel slightly more upbeat today.... it's only the morning though, but it's a start xxx

That is so positive! 😀

Title: Re: Feeling meh! 😣
Post by: Sparkles1973 on January 03, 2023, 11:20:21 AM

Thank you CLKD ❤ wise words xxx

Title: Re: Feeling meh! 😣
Post by: CLKD on January 03, 2023, 01:10:57 PM

 :wub:  get those feet up for a couple of days and watch TV.  If U want to know what's on, minute by minute  :whist:

Title: Re: Feeling meh! 😣
Post by: mandss on January 03, 2023, 01:20:28 PM

Got nothing new to add that the others have not said, Covid has a lot to answer for!!! Just wanted to say "hello, and feel free to  message me anytime, you are not alone x"

Title: Re: Feeling meh! 😣
Post by: Sparkles1973 on January 03, 2023, 02:14:32 PM

Thank you Mandss! ❤ I appreciate it so much xxx