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Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: SS1995 on November 17, 2018, 08:19:03 PM

Title: LOCAL SUPPORT GROUPS
Post by: SS1995 on November 17, 2018, 08:19:03 PM

Hi
I was wondering if anyone knew of any local support groups for menopause? If so I would like to hear about them. There is a horrendous lack of support for women out there. I am finding it really hard at the moment and have been struggling with depression for the last two years. None of my friends can relate as I am so young and I find this very tough and lonely.
I need a little help.
Thanks

Title: Re: LOCAL SUPPORT GROUPS
Post by: CLKD on November 17, 2018, 08:22:01 PM

Nope.  You could of course ask at your local Volunteering Office, Councils often have them in the same buildings.  Or look on the Library notice boards or at your local Hospital?

Title: Re: LOCAL SUPPORT GROUPS
Post by: Taz2 on November 17, 2018, 10:09:21 PM

Hi SS1995 - have you tried The Daisy Network which is especially for women experiencing early menopause or POF?  I'm so sorry you are feeling so low at the moment. It must be very isolating having to deal with this in your twenties but we are all here to support you in any way we can.

Taz x  :hug:

Title: Re: LOCAL SUPPORT GROUPS
Post by: cazjen44 on November 20, 2018, 05:17:55 PM

Hi SS1995, try Facebook for support groups, there's a few appear if you type in menopause.  Also again online try the Meetup website - this has lots of groups listed for allsorts of things and you can narrow the search to the area where you live.  I too went through surgical menopause at a young age 31.  I'm now 48 but having a few troubles with hrt.  I had no support or understanding at the time of surgery and post surgery but now with social media things are alot different.  Here to help if you need support x

Title: Re: LOCAL SUPPORT GROUPS
Post by: CLKD on November 20, 2018, 07:11:04 PM

Maybe your Nurse Practitioner would be interested in starting a group?