Stuck in a rut

[Fififizz]

Is it a symptom of menopause to feel more of this than usual. I’m in a super comfy, same old dull routine, kind of rut. I keep trying to shake things up but I’m finding it so much harder to motivate myself, stick at things, than my younger self would have done. Maybe I need to up my HRT dosage. It feels like tedium more than depression but it’s hard to describe. Anyone else felt the same and have any positive, inspiration, for me? Thanks

Yes, feel the same. Can’t be bothered to find inspiration !

Thanks, I it’s a weird feeling isn’t it? I can be bothered to do stuff but it’s like groundhog day. I do stuff but end up back in the same place. I’m pushing myself to be sociable, exercise, eat well, etc but I feel I’m lacking a purpose and all that comes from that. I hope something shifts. If this is my third stage of life I want to make the most of it!

Yep, feel the same...also hoping for some inspiration to come along soon. I need to shake my routine up a bit...just don't know where to start (lack of energy/drive definitely not helping). Also struggling to commit myself to anything and talking myself out of most things! I don't believe I am depressed - this feels different (I'm lost in the depths of peri-menopause).

I’m literally at the stage of making myself do things now. Nothing wild just trying to say yes to the occasional evening meal out (go me!) instead of a blanket no to stuff in the evenings. I quite like me own company but I’m even bored of myself now. I feel too young to just give up on going out and everything (53) but cba to put lots of effort into getting out there either. 🤷‍♀️ HRT has helped a lot with stuff but not so much this. I suppose Covid, winter months coming etc might all play a part too.

Yes I can empathise.
Aged 51 and seriously need to find a more demanding higher paid job, but can't be bothered! My existing job is round the corner from home, doesn't need much actual brain power and I do my work and come home.

The time of year definitely has a part to play in in all!

I had this - a really flat feeling, life all a bit pointless, if I accidentally stepped out in front of a runaway train not sure I CBA to leap out of the way.

Upped my oestrogen and added testosterone. Vavavoom is back.