Perimenopause and unstoppable crying

[MenopausalBodysnatchers]

One of my most frustrating symptoms of perimenopause is unstoppable crying.
By which I mean it is ridiculous, I cry unstopped, heartbreaking tears for three days straight.

It can be caused by anything or literally nothing and I can't seem to do anything about it. I'm a snivelling wreck, which is completely out of character for me.

In August last year I was prescribed Evorel Sequi though the GP took some persuading, they wanted to give me Amytriptiline instead. The Evorel worked well until it went out of stock.

Instead I was prescribed Estradiol gel + Utrogestan which isn't working nearly as well.

I'm waiting for Evorel Sequi to be available again but until then how the heck do I stop this ridiculous crying? I meditate, take baths, eat healthily, sleep and exercise. I try deep breaths and cry in the work loos but it is ridiculous and I can't seem to stop it. I actually cried in Tesco today.

Hi, I'm new to mumset and I have 3 daughters aged 8, 13 and 16. I'm going out of my mind with anxiety and not sure if I'm menopausal/perimenopausal. I can't seem to get thoughts of aging and my children growing up too fast out of my head. They plague me day and night and I have intense anxiety about getting older. I still have regular periods and I am 45. The anxiety just floods through me and I feel utterly hollow most of the time and can't seem to get enjoyment out of the things I used to love.. Wondering if anyone else experiences these feelings and what you do about them. I just desperately want my life back. Please help if you can. Xx

I was in the same boat at 42. I experienced a kind of existential crisis, a fear of getting old and ill.
Actually it was a emotional reaction because of peri that it was as terrible shock for me. I am on hrt and my life is normal.
It takes time but it gets better!
The current global situation due to Coronavirus is the real danger for us now! Take care! :)

Oh my goodness....yes to the sudden increase of anxiety and existential questions. I'm convinced I am now peri-menopausal because I've always been a very calm person and in my professional life, help people with anxiety.
I've become so conscious of my children growing up that I sat down with DH and discussed giving up the new career I've built up over the last four years and actually 'love', because I'm crying over the fact it really takes my time away from the children, when actually they are at school. I love my career and it's one of the most child-friendly types of work I could find. Yet here I am suddenly, not wanting to sit counselling people with their problems - I can't stop feeling anxious about mine. It is truly bizarre and came from nowhere.