Terrified of menopause

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I'm 41. I struggle with PMT and on off low mood and anxiety which I believe is due to genetics.

I do my best to manage those times naturally and it generally works, just needed 6 months of antidepressants after my second child was born.

Anyway, I'm absolutely terrified of the menopause. I feel constantly bombarded with stories of how awful it is. I was a teenager when my own mother went through it and it was a very turbulent time.

I want to ask what it's like once through the other side? Do you feel ok again? Also any remotely positive stories of navigating it would be great.

Thank you

I breezed through the menopause. I had such awful periods and mood swings from puberty that it was a blessing for it all to be over. I can wear white trousers, I never have to carry spare knickers and sanpro in my handbag - it’s marvellous. I don’t have to plan my days out or holidays around my periods. The only things I changed was to wear more cotton and linen and I bought a couple on fans - that’s it.