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I think I’m losing the plot.

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OnceIn · 29/07/2025 11:34

52 year old and haven’t had a period for a number of years. Peri and Menopause hasn’t been too bad, hot flushes and vaginal attophy, but on the whole it’s been ok.

But I now think I’m going a bit mad. I can’t remember shit, my dd and dh see constantly having to remind me what’s going on, I'm having to write everything down now (I’m terrified it’s dementia as my Mum and grandad both had vascular dementia). My hearing is terrible, constantly having to ask people to repeat themselves, my eyesight is just as bad and got worse (just booked an appointment to get this looked at). Constant headaches and just general lack of energy, I’m constantly knackered, can’t remember the last time I felt ‘good’! I’d settle for ok at this point. Work motivation is on the floor, I’m treading water and doing what’s expected and nothing more. I’m just done with this shit now. Oh and I cry at everything too which is so frustrating.

At this point in time I want to go and sit in a field or beach for a few weeks and do nothing, think of nothing and not speak to another human Grin

Not sure what I want from this thread, just venting I think.

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Liondoesntsleepatnight · 29/07/2025 11:37

Visit Menopause consultant? Can you afford to go private? I found GP just prescribe gel.

BadActingParsley · 29/07/2025 11:38

hate to be the rfirst person to say it but have you tried HRT? It made me feel more like me again. Anxiety levels dropped and the forgetfullness got better.

I'm mid 50s now and not on it anymore (various reasons) but it was great for the 10 or so years I was on it. Also topical oestrogen for the vaginal atrophy.

Overtheatlantic · 29/07/2025 11:41

Sounds like menopause. Nasty stuff. I started HRT in June after years of suffering, and it has helped tremendously. Progesterone tablets and estradiol gel have given me back my life.

OnceIn · 29/07/2025 11:43

Arghhh just typed a reply and deleted it rather than sending it (story of my life at the moment)

but that you all for responding, I’m going to ring the GP now and book an appointment. Not sure we have a menopause consultant but will ask.

im already taking topical oestrogen for the atrophy which has been a life saver

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