Menopause & hopeless feelings

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5 years into menopause and don’t know how to overcome these feelings of hopelessness and sadness . Relying on my Catholic faith is lifting me through as much as it can but the struggle is daily. I understand Now the role of hormonal changes and that some women go through this roller coaster of emotions . Please share you story on how you are getting through or have gotten through these horrific lows caused by menopause that’s outside of your faith? Thank you
 
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I paid close attention to my sleep habits, physical activity and nutrition as these three components play key roles in the chemical balance of our bodies. It did help, along with being patient as my body transitioned. and when I say physical activity I dont mean strenuous. Simple daily walking
 
I went through a terrible menopause for a bit. I mentioned it to my doctor and he had me go on Premarin for a few years to get over the worst of it. It’s a personal decision but it sure helped me.

Getting extra rest, either by sleeping longer or taking a nap (or even two!) helped me tremendously. I also had to fight off some weight gain. All except the night sweats subsided…I still deal with those though they have lessened. My emotions are now very even keeled…so pleasant!

How much of these problems have you discussed with your MD? There may be several treatments you can pursue.
 
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I’d suggest a doctor and counselor in that order If you are experiencing such emotions.
 
I became menopausal at 46 and I felt lost and sad. Primarily because I was fairly young. I had a friend who had a child at 46! In any case, I tried to concentrate on eating right and exercise. I experienced a great deal of depression at first and went to counselling which helped me tremendously as well as learning to be patient and tolerant with myself. Have you ever done the novena Mary Undoer of Knots? When nothing seems to work this is where I get my strength.
 
Thank you for sharing ,I’m pretty sedentary with my work but I am really considering doing a lifestyle change and getting active .
 
Thank you for sharing your story. I am just recently opening up about my symptoms of M and haven’t talked to my doctor yet but she did tell me a few days ago I have estrogen dominance but I didn’t open up to her about my extreme lows.
 
Thank you for sharing your story. I also was a bit young for M at 48, but it wasn’t until a few months ago that I’ve been feeling hopelessness and deep sadness and for the 1st times my faith hasn’t been enough to get me through life issues. Feelings like those were so foreign to me , even sadness was alway short lived pre menopause. I do my rosary daily and pray daily . I will look into your suggestion .
 
I also have estrogen dominance and depression. A pinch of progesterone helped as did buying a simple (cheap) exercise bike that I ride at least 30 min a day.
 
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Is such a duration of symptoms typical for women generally?
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It really varies. Probably the majority of women are done by five years but so many aren’t that no one would call it rare, either. Some symptoms subside within a year…some last for the rest of their lives! A lifetime of symptoms is rare, though. I’m 17 yrs post menopause and still have hot flashes though they are less frequent and milder now. Most women can have flashing for several to many years. It really is all over the place…lucky us! 😂😂😂
 
It’s been five years for me and I still have the occasional hot flash but not nearly as many as in the beginning.
 
Its not something I looked into …just know my experience is mentally and emotionally challenging since 2 and half years …but the physical is getting better .
 
I am thinking of doing Zumba …I don’t like working out but I detest emotional roller coasters more…
 
I plan on seeing a naturopath first …thank you for your concern…I went through this alone for too long, I know I can’t any longer .
 
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