MENOPAUSE

[Amanda4]

Hoping to find other women who are currently going through Menopause as its new to me and at times I feel insane from it

[Glisten]

Hi @Amanda4 How are you feeling today? Have you seen your GP? Do you have a good GP?

Perimenopause almost broke me. 

[Amanda4]

Hi 😀 i have just recently found a Lady GP whom i am hoping will help ,i am so glad to had found this site as my partner works away Mon to Friday so i am always trying to release my tension before as I am sure some men can not understand it fully just having a Chamomile tea which does help 

[hanami]

Hey there @Amanda4 and @Glisten 

Oh my god, I hear you both. 

I finally feel like I'm coming out the other side of it (I'm just 54). But peri started for me at about 45. So it's been 9 years omg. My symptoms were horrid. ALL of them. Insomnia and anxiety were the worst. I am just about to log off for the day but I'll send you some links to great resources when I'm back in. I started taking HRT when I was 45 and it saved my life. For me, replacing those dwindling hormones with some extra ones was everything. I still had rotten symptoms but I had more good days than bad. And I could sleep! I would highly recommend seeing a GP who has expertise in the area. I actually admin a FB group if you are interested. The resources they have there are amazing. We have a list of menopause friendly GPs plus all the different types of treatments. PLUS an amazing 26000 or so Aussie women who are going through the same. Such a great community. If you search perimenopause Australia in FB you'll find it. I know not all are FB fans so I can still get those resources for you. A great one to start with is Louise Newson, a UK menopause dr who has loads of info. Then there is WellFemme an Austalian telehealth service for menopausal women. I hope some of that helps!

Talk soon

Hanami

[MelbMotion]

Gosh, finding a good GP is so important. Is there someone in your area that specialises in womens health? 

There's a REALLY good All in The Mind episode on menopause, it's more informative than helpful. 

[Amanda4]

In my Town no i have not found that as of yet 🙂 Defintley positive thoughts is something getting me through and online phone chats 

[Glisten]

Eat plenty of protein, drink plenty of water and sauna. For me sauna is the best thing ever for my mental and physical health.

[Glisten]

Oh my goodness @Amanda4 @MelbMotion @hanami 

Almost a year ago since this post. So pleased neurobiologist, neuroscientists and neuropsychologists have made more information available about the effects of menopause on women’s brains 🧠 

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[Harmonium]

Hi and thank you for raising this topic. With everything else going on I forget menopause is happening for me. I just turned 50 so, yeah. Add that to the long list of things to follow up on. Sleep? I’ve been up since 2:30 and am about to start the day now. Women are warriors for wading through what our bodies go through. As if pregnancy and birth aren’t enough then, the pause. Sheesh. I don’t know if I want to deal with this one, so I just carry on and hope I’ll have an easy ride. I know being informed helps, but I don’t have the time or luxury. Any links would be appreciated though and I might check the FB group if I’m up at 2:30 again, which appears likely. I am hopeful because I had an easy pregnancy that the pause will be relatively smooth sailing. Exercise, diet and swimming in warm salty water are essential due to my autoimmune issues, so I’m hoping that will cushion me a bit. Wishing everyone on this thread wellness…

[eggshell]

@Amanda4 hi! i'm 44 and have recently started having peri symptoms. so glad to find this thread. i am wondering how are you doing since you have posted this?

my biggest struggle is the extreme mood swings. i feel very irritable and managing it for not to lash out to my loved ones makes me even more anxious. it is exhausting. i find physical activity helps me a lot! my body is usually very sore but i find out that if i persist on going to the gym or run or swim or walk REGULARLY (that's the key for me) my soreness reduces.

i've recently started having brain fog -not for moments but days!!-. haven't quite figured how to deal with it yet. does anyone else experience brain fog? what is helpful for you? would love to hear.