Menopause Matters Forum
Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: Mindfulmoomins on May 11, 2025, 11:50:22 AM
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Hello everyone,
I’m struggling today, feeling low and waves of a sort of deja vu, then I feel sick and anxious.
I have a menopause appt on Friday with Mr Savvas.
It’s all really tricky to manage despite a strong support system and lots of tools.
I just wanted to say you ladies have helped me so much in the past so I wanted to reach out again.
It feels a bit like my brain isn’t working properly. And yet last week I felt a little better.
It’s all so tough and I long to feel like me again.
I am on quite high oestrogen and low progesterone (progesterone intolerant) and two antidepressants. I have a psychiatrist appointment on Tuesday.
Still it feels, as I am 51, that maybe something hormonal is shifting and doing some sort of merry (not to me!) dance inside me.
If anyone has any words of reassurance I would be really grateful. I keep saying ‘this too shall pass’ and I know it will but I long for the feeling of being safely on the shore again.
❤️❤️❤️
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Just want to say hi
I have noticed that no one as yet has replied to you so thought I would jump in so you don’t feel so alone.
I have had an awful time with very low mood palpitations terrible brain fog ect ect I can’t even begin to explain what an horrendous time I have had and still having and I know how awful it can feel . I think my hormones are wild aswell ..
You are definitely not alone with how you are feeling and thought I would send you a virtual hug and wish you well
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U can add to your other threads so that responses don't get lost ;-)
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You've got this 💪 some days are tougher than others...
This actually sucks that we have to go through this.
Are you feeling any better?
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I totally know how you feel. I have had a horrendous time that I didn’t think was even possible - awful palpitations, low mood, joint aches, gastric issues. All I can say if remaining hopeful seems impossible but take it one day at a time and hold in there - I just tell myself, this has to get better! Wishing you all the best
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Thank you so much for the replies, it helps to know I am not alone (although I would not wish it on anyone!).
My antidepressant was upped 2 weeks ago and I am feeling a bit better.
I have booked some counselling as it helped a lot with perimenopause and this feels like a new chapter, being in or close to menopause.
I have a scan booked for June to check my womb lining and hope to go back to work in a few weeks.
It really is one day at a time, as was mentioned, and being very tender with whatever feelings, moods and sensations are present each day.
I sometimes feel that it’s like being out at sea, untethered with a longing to return to the shore and safety and the fatigue of trying to get there.
Thanks for being there and responding, I am so grateful ❤️❤️❤️