Menopausal Mania

[Katydids]

Hello everyone. I hope the days and nights have been kind. I was wondering if anyone is experiencing increased symptoms of anxiety during menopause. Is this another side effect of this period in my life? Depression, anxiety, PANIC ATTACKS! Ugh. It is very difficult to concentrate when this is going on!

[fauxartist]

OH YES!....the wonderful world of menopause hormone swings, night sweats, hair loss, mood swings like Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, can't sleep at night, and then dead tired all day, the list is endless....but many women go through menopause claiming to have no symptoms....every women in my family has them and then some.

[Sprinkle1]

I agree with fauxarist - all you lady's pay attention, some it will not effect, others middliely, yet still very much so. I went thru hell. A friend of mind was just hospitalized (as was I) for 2 weeks depression. And along with alll the other happenings. It was awful. I was in a support group and that helped, but other than that the body did it's own thing - as you know the "Hormones". Be good to your self, find a good understanding gynecologist, get plenty of rest, there are some supplements that help: Primrose Oil, Fish Oil (Omega 3),Black Cohosh. The Gyno. should know. I also went to a good workshop put on by a Gyno. Do what you can to find help. Go on line, go to your library. There is help. I wish you well, and it will end. Sending you patience, energy, and sending love and hugs. Sprinkle 1

[fauxartist in reply to Sprinkle1]

all great stuff Sprinkle....You'd think, like I did, how great it's going to me not having the monthly 'Curse'....and then you find out what happens really.....whats worse?