Hello Ladies,
I looking for some advice, I have booked a GP appointment for tomorrow with regards to my varied symptoms that after much research and talking to a few friends I have it narrowed down to possible peri menopause.
I am 47 and for the past 5 years I have had an accumulation of the following symptoms, anxiety some warranted but mostly just a lack of confidence i.e not being able to drive anywhere that is not a usual route, not trusting myself.
Feeling like people are judging me or talking about me,
Muscle and Joint pain especially in my hips, knees and elbows,
Insomnia, Loss of appetite, and general apathy its like I've lost all joy in life. I used to feel like a very strong and capable person and dealt with many of life's upheavals with resilience and now I just feel lost and incapable
I haven't taken any hormonal contraception since I was around 21.
I did go and see my doctor about 2 years ago and was sent away with citalopram but I didn't take them.
I've read up on HRT and heard lots of positives I just don't want to get fobbed off with SSRI's.