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Anger

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YorkieTheRabbit · 09/11/2025 22:32

I’m 58 and have been in HRT for a few years, oestrogel and Utrogestan.
Generally my symptoms are under control apart from a couple of days a month when my anger/ rage/ temper is ridiculous.

Yesterday I blew my top at something that really wasn’t such a big deal. A different day, I’d have been a bit frustrated and that would have been it.
Unfortunately, I said some awful things, was emotional and utterly horrible . I absolutely cannot shut up and calm down while I’m in the midst of a rant, I could kick myself for not being in control.
I felt crap for the rest of the day, probably a combination of adrenaline and regret. I’ve still felt off today, out of kilter and twitchy, not sure if that makes sense.

I’ve spent a couple of hours in the garden, raking leaves and tidying up, which has helped a little but I know it’s going to be at least tomorrow before I feel back to normal.

Ive made an appointment with an advanced nurse practitioner, it’s not for another two weeks but better than trying to get in with a doctor as there’s nothing available for five weeks. I’ll explain what I’m like but I’m not sure what to expect.
I’ve wondered if something like beta blockers might help?
The previous nurse mentioned them a couple of years ago but then changed her mind and said they would only really help me if I was anxious.
Ideally , I just want something that will help calm me down for the odd days I feel like turning into the Tasmanian devil.
Anyone got any ideas please before my relationship is beyond repair?
Thanks

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GarlicHound · 09/11/2025 22:35

You could maybe try a combined HRT or switch to a Mirena instead of the progesterone pills. Talk to the HCP about alternatives.

YorkieTheRabbit · 09/11/2025 22:50

Thanks, I originally started on Sequential tablets, my migraines were awful and I felt rough for two weeks a month so eventually I gave up completely for three years. When I was given the combination I have now, things improved significantly apart from the rage.
Oh and I’m probably a wimp, but the idea of a coil freaks me out.

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SwordToFlamethrower · 09/11/2025 23:19

I'm the same op. I would never, ever have the coil. Medieval torture device

YorkieTheRabbit · 10/11/2025 08:04

@SwordToFlamethrower I’ve heard some terrible things about the coil, I’m sure it suits many women but there’s no chance of me having it.

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