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Emotionally all over the place

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Tomorroisalwaysanewday · 24/11/2024 21:26

Hi all, looking for advice please about how to cope emotionally.

ive been in Peri for approx 2 years. I now been on HRT for just over a year. The emotional rollercoaster just seems to be getting worse and more pronounced. I’ve never had this before even before peri.

At least a week of every month, I’m an emotional wreck - crying , angry, sensitive to what others say, on edge and stressed. I’ve never felt so bad in my life. The emotions are so strong at times I feel like I’m going mad. A few days later , I can feel back to normal (apart from feeling like a right idiot!).

Theres been a lot going on too, I’ve lost a parent recently and I have a very stressful job. My partner is at a loss how to help (and I feel at a loss what will help).

Any advice on how to manage either medication wise or counselling etc, would be really appreciated.

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Getdowngetdown · 25/11/2024 20:10

Have you been on the same dose the whole time? You may need to up your dose. After my one year review my gp agreed I should increase from 2 to 3 pumps of gel daily due to re-emerging symptoms. Prior to my appointment I had been experimenting with an extra pump the week before period when symptoms were worst and it helped a lot. I haven't had to change my progesterone dose.

Tomorroisalwaysanewday · 25/11/2024 21:42

thanks @Getdowngetdown . Im on 4 pumps per day now, have been for nearly 6months. I started these extreme emotional shifts in about June so the 4pumps doesn’t seem to have settled it. Think that’s the max you can get.
Dr did suggest getting oestrogen levels checked so I might do that.

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