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48 and hate the person I am becoming

19 replies

driverdanielle · 30/03/2014 20:26

Sad Just the anger and the urge to be nasty. It's so not me. I've always been a kind and caring person bit lately have been having horrendous pmt like symptoms - no libido, rages, forgetfulness, and really down on myself. Often find myself thinking that no one appreciates me or even likes me much. To top it off my bosoms are agony, my legs ache all the time and I can't sleep Sad I am presuming this is menopausal but know nothing about it. Really hoping I am not alone. The 20 year old me would be very disappointed with the 48 year old version.
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ThatOtherTime · 30/03/2014 22:06

I'm sure you can't be that bad if you are so aware of your feelings. How is the rest of your life going? Do you have reasons to feel pissed off?
(irritating DH, arsey teens, mean boss, money worries etc).

Are you looking after yourself health wise? Do you have any issues with Food, weight, alcohol or lack of exercise that you didn't have when you were younger?

ThatOtherTime · 30/03/2014 22:08

I forgot to add that it does sound very menopausal and that would account for how you are feeling. I suppose if you acknowledge that then it might make you feel better about yourself. You really can legitimately blame your hormones.

pinkbraces · 01/04/2014 10:00

I was just about to start a thread saying the same thing - its really hard isnt it? Im constantly tired as well, which is unusual for me.

Im starting to consider HRT, I can cope with my hot flushes its the fatigue and mood swings which are so difficult to deal with.

Have you spoken to your GP? Have a Wine and Cake, they may not help your symptoms but you will feel better :)

bobs · 01/04/2014 10:08

oh shi** I'm in my 50s and I've got all this to come? I haven't really read up on any of it other than to know you end up with extra flab round your middle, sweat buckets in bed and walk around in a t-shirt and flip flops in the middle of winter! I was also told that HRT just puts off the symptoms - you still get them back when you finish the HRT (???)

O maybe I am going through menopause atm - can't sleep, feel crap etc....no, that would be the divorce methinks...back to the Wine and Cake

pinkbraces · 01/04/2014 10:13

I think some people still get the symptoms and some dont - I know I will, my mum is in her 70's and still gets hot flushes Sad.

As Im still in a demanding job I still need to be "on the ball" and at the moment I swing between wanting to sob hysterically or take my clothes off.

Oblomov · 01/04/2014 10:17

Thinks I am at the same stage. Really should go and see my GP.

pinkbraces · 01/04/2014 10:25

I went to see my GP a couple of weeks ago as I have had a problem with my hip, I thought I had hurt myself in an exercise class, turns out it might be another symptom Shock I didnt know your bones ached as well!

We discussed HRT and I said I would rather wait and see, Ive waited two weeks and am going to go back, I cant work when Im constantly sweating and fuzzy headed, I feel as if I have a permanent hangover.

Has anyone had any success with alternative remedies?

Oh and apparently I should stop drinking Wine as alcohol exacerbates the symptoms!

Cetti · 02/04/2014 16:57

Everyone is different. Start with the herbal remedies as I have friends who've only needed to take sage drops or red clover. Didn't work for me and neither did changing my diet to non-dairy or clonidine. Other friends have had good results with all of these.

I'm now experimenting with HRT. The latest studies indicate that benefits outweigh the risks; there are lots of variables e.g. different formulations of oestrogens and progesterones; pills, patches, gels and the mirena coil.

As for drinking... experiment with it. The odd glass probably won't have much effect. I drink very little and end up cooking with left-over wine a lot, so I didn't notice any difference when I tried giving it up.

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driverdanielle · 03/04/2014 09:13

Spoke to mum last night who said her symptoms (sore boobs , horrendous pmt type moods) started at 48 and finished at 51. She never had hot flushes so I am hoping that might be hereditary?

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driverdanielle · 03/04/2014 09:16

Have been running recently and despite good shoes and taking it easy, always get grinding aches in legs afterwards. It's a new thing so wonder if it's linked. Am surprised some of the menopausal symptoms are being reported by women in their 30s - my symptoms definitely new and no doubt something is 'changing'. Don't think I could have coped with this for the previous 15 years!!

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cankles · 04/04/2014 17:42

very bizarre isn't it. I stated taking hrt last August and it has made such a difference. I can sleep (the insomnia was the reason I started the hrt) and don't have the night sweats or hot flushes anymore. Still feel like killing dead things every month, sore joints, itchy skin which is weird because inside I still feel 25!

Driverdanielle, I wonder would the 20 year old you put up with the way you are feeling now?!

I don't think the 20 year old me would put up with it, I'd definitely have been at the dr, reminds me a bit of going on the pill for the first time! - it's an interesting way of looking at it, so thank you for that!

helzapoppin2 · 04/04/2014 17:46

I am past the menopause, but if I'd known then what I know now I would have had my thyroid checked at the same time as the menopausal blood test. Sorry to be enigmatic, but it's my best advice!

MariaJenny · 20/04/2014 21:35

I have nothing. Presumably it may all be to come. (Early 50s). I do wonder if I have had it so good so far because I don't drink or have caffeine or gluten or sugar and eat pretty much whole foods. I may just be kidding myself and an awful menopause is to come of course.....

MillyMollyMama · 20/04/2014 23:53

No problem with the menopause. Sailed through it. But now, years later, I am far worse than I ever was during the menopause. Don't assume at 51 you won't have symptoms later. You could.

CuttedUpPear · 21/04/2014 00:02

I need to join this thread Sad
No hot flushes but am fucking miserable with no self esteem or get up and go.

I had a blood test last week which showed that I am post menopausal.

clippityclop · 21/04/2014 00:04

My gp advised evening promise oil for breast pain, 3000mg which really helps me. Get your b12 level checked too. Just starting on this road myself so will watch this thread with interest, good luck.

CuttedUpPear · 21/04/2014 00:27

This: rages, forgetfulness, and really down on myself. Often find myself thinking that no one appreciates me or even likes me much.
I really identify with.

I left a good friend's birthday party yesterday - it was a big weekend thing with everyone staying over - suddenly, without saying goodbye. I can't talk to people.

I'm trying to work out how to get out of two wedding invitations this summer. I just hate it. I don't want to see anyone.

I think the wedding angst is compounded by the dawning realisation that I am never going to be married. Sad

Monty27 · 21/04/2014 00:30

Yes, I found the process unbearable. Tired, irritable, unhappy, dissatisfied.

HRT has brought my life back.

CuttedUpPear · 21/04/2014 13:15

Are there different types of HRT?
I would not like to use one that has been sourced from pregnant mares, the process is inhuman.

Monty27 you took the words out of my mouth.
Is this what is making me feel this way? I am thinking that I am doomed. Not in an funny way either.

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