Hi I’m after hearing about anyone who has bipolar disorder specifically but also anyone who has had severe depression and/or anxiety (prior to perimenopause, not as a result of it if that makes sense?).
I am 48 this week and have bipolar disorder and I’ve been seriously depressed for almost a year which has included being in psychiatric unit for a few weeks in April.
I have an appointment on Friday to discuss HRT - actually some of the mental health team said I need to pursues it as it could have exacerbated the bipolar depression. I do think I’m peri as, for example, my last 4 periods have been 16 days apart so I’ve basically had 4 in around 2 months when my old cycle was more like 30 days. I’m going to ask for patches but I’m kind of worried they potentially could send me more loopy.
Has anyone been in similar position and found HRT helpful? I know some woman have no mental health problems throughout their entire life and can become super anxious and depressed when they end up in menopause. Thanks in advance xxx