Peri insomnia back again.

[humptydumptyfelloff]

Aibu to think that nature decided to give us the bloody rough end of the stick from all angles?

really need to make an appointment to see the gp about hrt but am so reluctant to start it

period this month is nothing like the last few months as in I’m not even noticing it and only a few period pains but not crippling like it has been
The insomnias back which is awesome not but the joint pain in my feet and ankles is definitely a new one

admittedly I’m carrying about 1.5 stone too much and I know I need to shift it but getting the motivation to do it whe your running a physical business as on your feet full time aswell as all the usual drudgery is hard.

just rambling here because yet again I’m awake.

if I’m not worrying about one adult dc I’m worrying about the other and if it’s not that then I’m worrying about finances and if it’s not that I’m worrying about youngest dc
and then just when my brain settles down I start to worry about my parents that seem to be needing me more of late.

Peri insomnia here with a wheezy chesty cough to boot. Live off sleeping tablets that don’t work as well certainly once it gets to 4-5am. Sometimes 3am. I feel you!

Another peri insomnia here, been awake since 3. I’ll probably get back to sleep half an hour before my alarm and feel like I’ve been hit with a cricket bat all day. I always make bad food choices after an insomnia night as well 😔

Im awake too. Wake up around 5 pretty much everyday. Once my brain kicks in, thats it, no chance of sleep. Single parent to two kids, work full time, trying to stay on top of everything as ex is like another kids unable to make decisions or be a grown up. Wondering where life will end up. Look like crap as sleep so bad. Have starting exercising more as joined The She Collective so can do it at home. That has made me feel slightly better. But not helped sleep. I went on Hrt and it was horrendous - anxiety, suicidal thoughts - never been good on the pill so Im wondering if hormones even help. I want to pay for a proper menopause clinic but that's extortionate!

Me too! Solidarity op

@Singleaftermarriage

thats what worries me with hrt

my sibling went from being a slight drama queen victim in life to completely off the rails within two weeks of starting hrt and it really frightened me.

we’ve spent two years between me and my parents basically dragging her through life and it really put me off.

im already on thyroxine and I remember the consultant years ago at the hospital telling me hrt would potentially be an issue thrown in the mix.

was temped to try the mushroom gummies until I read a thread here the other night from a poster who was basically hallucinatingomnfeeling really odd on them so will swerve that I think.

about to start taking menopace plus again to see if that helps.

I have a walking pad I just need to get it out but energy levels are shot from the insomnia and full time working helping kids parents etc.

im trying to get myself in a position to work part time in my business but financially I’m not quite there yet and the upcoming budget could have an effect on it so just trudging along and inwardly groaning at the aches and pains and how everything feels up in the air.

I also make bad food choices when tired hence why I’m overweight.

vicious circle it really is. My alarm will go off in 45 mins and then il be pissed off

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4-5 every morning! I’m off to the gym to make use of the time and to shut my brain off!

I had a good day of 5am today, having woke up at 3:50 yesterday. It’s shit.

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Honestly, try acupuncture. I went for chronic back pain And told him I was considering hrt mainly for the early waking / anxiety so he treated those points too and after going weekly for 5-6 weeks my sleep was literally back to normal. I go once a month now. Highly recommended!

Interesting, maybe I should give that a go - acupuncture definitely can help with hormonal stuff, it was amazing after a miscarriage for me. I hadn't really thought of using it for peri. I've been putting off researching it or going to a Dr as only early 40s but symptoms are starting to mount up now....

Yep. I could have written your last paragraph, and would add in a v stressful
job too. I am waking at 3/4 every day. HRT didn’t help me so I stopped after a year. I hate this phase of life for many reasons.

Things that helped me as putting off the HRT too. No wine, exercise, losing weight, ashwagandha supplement, valerian root tea before bed and magnesium. Boring but it works

Things that helped me as putting off the HRT too. No wine, exercise, losing weight, ashwagandha supplement, valerian root tea before bed and magnesium. Boring but it works

Solidarity - if it's remotely helpful, I started creatine this week and it has worked wonders. Literally overnight I have my old-normal energy levels back and my joint pain has stopped. Apparently it's really good for peri because it boosts cognitive function, muscle and mood so counteracts the shitshow our hormones are running!