To feel totally sad

[Sprinkly]

33 years of age and things haven't been right for a while. Just got a call from my doctor...

I've gone by perimenopause and am now in menopause.

I have three young babies and I didn't plan to have anymore but I also didn't forsee having my own womanhood being ripped from me. Never mind the side effects.

That must be such a shock. Take time to grieve for what is no longer.

I agree it is a shock to the system. It's as though something has more control of your own body than what you have.

Aw yes that is a shock. I thought you were going to say you had no children and thank goodness you do. Focus on them and what you have xxx

Oh that is young. What are your symptoms if you don't mind me asking? I'm 42 and I too haven't been right for a while. Horrible anxiety and not feeling myself.

Oh, @Sprinkly , that must be a huge surprise. I look back now on what was the start of peri but I had no idea. Take care of yourself and push your doctors to give you the best.

What a shock!
Will you get help for symptoms now?

Oh, sweetie, this really must have been an awful shock. It’s a lot to come to terms with at such a young age. Thank heavens you have already completed your family but all the same, you do need ongoing advice and support, I hope you’re getting this x

Thank you so much for your kind words. I'm not sure how to feel but I feel like I've lost a piece of me.

I have a call with the doctor on Monday then more bloods and a follow up appointment to see where we go from here.

Hot flushes, depression, manic episodes, facial hair growth, no periods for a year then two heavy ones in a month, not feeling right, weight gain (especially around the tummy). Just a few. Hope you're ok.