Today I am 5 weeks on Evorel Sequi patches. Week 1 & 2 I felt so optimistic and upbeat (placebo effect?). However, the past couple of weeks have been awful. My moods dip. I feel anxious. I've no energy. Fatigue. Feel depressed but not depressed if that makes sense (as I suffered depression 25 years ago so it's not that kind of depression). When should this all kick in for me? Could anyone out there help me? Will Evorel Sequi ever work for me?
Also, I'm a bit confused. I know this is another topic but are perimenopause symptoms worse when hormones are up and down? Does it get better before menopause when oestrogen is non-existent? Does life get better when we hit actual menopause?
Also (yes, yet another question... sorry!) Since I'm on the Evorel Sequi and it produces a withdrawal bleed each month, how will I know when my periods actually stop? How do we know when we are in menopause? I'm 47 and I've had these symptoms for 11 months (anxiety, low mood) but have had joint pain for 3 years (not sure if its related to peri or if I'd have had it anyway).
Just over a week ago I had a bit of a meltdown and had to ring out of hours GP. I became really really stuck on this thought loop and couldn't get off it - it all involved things around my faith and I became very very frightened. I phoned my minister who was a great help and I get so much comfort from my Bible and my faith but these thoughts were terrifying ... they were on a loop and I couldn't stop them (might be worth saying I have had OCD since I was a child).
Please help re Evorel Sequi .... will it ever kick in? I'm on it 5 weeks yesterday.
Thank you everyone and God bless for getting this far. I am sending you all a big hug. xo