Menopause stole my motivation

[Fififizz]

Anyone else struggling with lack of motivation? I’ve just lost interest in doing anything other than the bare minimum to get by it seems. I used to be able to push myself through any feelings like this and now I just seem stuck in a ‘really can’t be bothered’ frame of mind. It doesn’t feel black and dark like depression but very flat. It’s like I’m disconnected from everything that makes life tick. I’m on HRT so the main menopausal physical symptoms are being managed largely. I just can’t seem to
push through this complete lack of motivation for life. Anyone have any thoughts or tips please on this? Thanks.

@lljkk but I'm not happier doing less. I hate it. I have started HRT. The patch was best but I was allergic. I'm now on gel and progesterone tablet. It has been good to welcome my brain back, (hit my target at work and exercising consistently) but it's not consistent. Im currently in a dip and all I want to do is sleep. I think the progesterone is too much but of course that is to protect the womb so I can't stop taking it.

@stilldumdedumming

Ditto. I feel frustrated about being in such a slumped state. I want to feel mentally more like my old self and able to engage with things better.

@lljkk
thanks for the reminder. It’s an eye opener to be reminded how I was feeling nearly a year ago

Im still feeling really low on energy and motivation to get much done apart from work and visiting elderly parent. I’m exercising but currently struggling to get it done due to feeling so knackered. My whole body is aching the past week and I’m super tired combined with sleeping poorly. Last night was so restless worrying about work.

I don’t even know if you can be prescribed HRT 6 years after your period? Is there a time limit do you know?

you don't know if you don't ask, re prescription!

I wouldn't have any faith HRT will work, but then it's all the more delightful if it does help.

@lljkk
I did have my patch increased for a while but I didn’t find any benefits. I have since tried without HRT altogether for about 6 months but then I started to get rages easily about anything so I went back on them 🤦‍♀️
I still have little motivation to do much and my energy levels aren’t great. I would like to do more and find it frustrating.

Yes you can absolutely start it 6 years after your last period if you're otherwise medically ok to take it.

@Pollyputhekettleon
good to know! Thanks

Perimenopause here. I feel like I have two hours less get-up-go time than I had even last year.

Yes, this is one of my most upsetting symptoms, I feel so jaded. Can't be bothered to do anything, want to be alone 80% of the time and in the other 20% I want a predictably enjoyable human connection (not 'meeting new people' lol) and some novel but unchallenging activity. I find I can do hours of internet shopping, clicking and sorting. Dopamine I guess? Don't need or want anything though so it feels like a pointless timewasting diversion.

Am on Estradot 100 and utrogestan, have a blood test scheduled before my next menopause GP appointment so she can see if my absorption is ok.