Anyone had this? Weird virus or stress?

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Has anyone been feeling like this lately. Can’t put my finger on why? In my 40s and relatively healthy.

I feel like I am living in a haze. My body doesn't feel mine. Constant brain fog and can’t concentrate. I feel hormonal all the time and want to cry. Feel quiet and want to avoid crowded places. Been like this for a week. Feels like I do the day before my period, which I can manage as there is an explanation and coped like this for 30 years. My period is due, but never felt like this for that long. My period is late by a few days, but had the covid booster which previously messed up my cycle. Last cycle was lighter but lasted longer.

But I can snap myself out if it and put on a mask if needed. People round me have noticed I am not myself. I am sleeping ok.

i do have a constant cold at the moment and overly tired. I have diabetes and my sugars are high, but manageable. I am stressed at work, but nothing I haven’t coped with before. I don’t think I am depressed or have anxiety. It’s just constant brain fog.

what is this? not too sure if I have a weird virus. I need to shake it off as I have lots of lovely things planned. Any advice or anyone had similar?

Sounds like an underactive thyroid issue to me

Perimenopause? My brain turned to jam in my 40s

Under-active thyroid or perimenopause spring to mind

Perimenopause

Another vote for Perimenopause or thyroid.

Peri-menopause or low iron. I felt shocking since covid a couple of years ago and v heavy periods. Turns out my ferritin levels were extremely low. I think my hormones are out too but no hormone tests as my periods are still regular (I had other investigations that ruled out cancers).

Perimenopause.

Not too sure about peri menopause. My periods are still regular. Have blood tests as part of diabetes and seems ok.

Peri and B12 and iron?
Maybe also a side effect from your booster?

I'm also exactly like this. So so irritable and feel like I'm depressed but can put on a mask in an instance at work. Brain fog is awful and I'm just generally feeling exhausted too

It's normal to have regular periods in peri- and also to have hormones within normal ranges. Doesn't mean they aren't wobbling compared to what's normal for you. Often the only symptoms is brain fog/ forgetfulness.

Sounds like perimenopause to me. I had years of feeling out of sorts before I went on hrt.

Did you have covid? Every time I have been unwell since covid it has been exactly as you describe.

I have similar symptoms and have COVID. Took me a few days to test positive. Day 10 now and the positive line is still really dark!

I’ve felt a bit like this particuarly since the dark nights have settled in, I’ve had a constant cold, the brain fog and tbh can’t wait to get my cosies on when I get in. Similar age to you too, I’ve always hated the winter but since covid and 2 years of basically catching no bugs at all as was very selective on where I was going and masked up now we are back to ‘normal’ I’m picking up everything and it’s making me feel shattered. Peri menopause passed my mind but isn’t that supposed to be closer to 50?

Low B12

I am early 40s and feel exactly the same, each month I feel worse with my periods, really tired, migraines, I have also had a cold/virus on and off since June. I put it down to having a low immune system from us not mixing during lockdown but now maybe I am thinking possible peri menopausal.

When did you last have your bloods done OP?
Because Id go back and ask for a full blood count. Also talk to your GP about your symptoms and how you’re feeling. Could well be premenopausal.

In the mean time:

• Do a covid test
• Pregnancy test if there’s any possibility
• Reduce screen time
• Avoid junk food/processed food and drink lots of water
• Get regular exercise and fresh air
• Take some over the counter vitamin D and B12
• Get lots of vitamin C in your diet to help with immune system
• Ensure you’re getting enough sleep

Thanks. I hope it’s not peri.

could do with more sleep.
covid negative
pregnancy negative - but will do again next week just in case. Pray for period. Relationship is only 9 months old
eat healthy

How old are you op?

Mu periods are regular as clockwork but I've had anxiety, which is unusual for me, for a year or so now.

I'm 44.

Low vitamin d. I was convinced the same symptoms were either under active thyroid or peri menopause but bloods revealed a "really rather low" vit d level. Prescription supplements have sorted it and I feel much better. Would make sense with it being winter and the short days and lack of exposed skin to the sun too.

Perimenopause doesn't necessarily mean your periods will be irregular. I'm 52 have regular periods and have been peri meno since I was early 40's. Started hrt @ 46
So I'm still classed as peri now. It's not until you've not had a period for 12 months that you're menopausal
So if they rule out thyroid then GP should use the HRT symptom check if you're 45+ They may insist on testing hormone levels using a blood test but look into the guidelines for your age. Many GP's are not well informed re peri.

Get your iron checked. I had this and it developed into worsening symptoms and was told it was anxiety
It turned out I needed an iron infusion pretty fast

Possibly anaemia??

Could it be Covid? It’s still going round & a couple of friends recently said that one aspect was a day when they just wanted to cry all day.