hi everyone, I wish I had something positive to share. On better days and moments I think about the meno boards and how one day I.m gonna be able to come back and help others. unfortunately I fear I.m a far way from that. Last week I had some terrible anxiety, dizziness and heat before my period. I literally used ice packs 2 nights before it started. The relief was awesome once it started but it never lasts but a day or two and I.m right back to a hot, anxious mess. I.m on BHRT and it helps but sometimes my boobs are really full, have bloat and it is no cure. I saw accupuncturist yesterday and it was quite an experience. She doesnt believe in HRT due to, all the hormones in our food already and wants me to go vegan. I eat pretty well, but I eat a lot of chicken. Because my symptoms are so severe and I still question whether I.m dying of something else, then I feel guilty foe not trying everything possible to help myself. But I dont know how realistic it is and food is one of my few joys these days. She brought up my liver and spleen with some of my symptoms and now I feel like I have a failing organ or will get cancer if I dont change my diet which mostly already consists of fruits, vegetables, rice and chicken. I do indulge sometimes with a little cheese and chocolate which are cravings since peri but I do eat pretty clean, just not vegan clean. She also believes that trauma contributes to our illnesses and wants me to work thru some of that which I.m totally on board with but with just surviving thru the day at this point so anything more is really draining. The session didnt really help physically with anything that I can tell. I.m also taking herbs and so will see of that makes a diff. i will go back for a few more sessions tho its not cheap but I want to really try all possible to help myself. When I did it years ago I got emotional then as well.just It seems to be a form of spiritual release for me, just too bad I cant afford it weekly and am not ready to make the lifestyle changes that should come with it.
hi Lkl - i totally understand how you feel - i have gone to so many drs, naturopaths, nutritionists, chiropractors etc. Everyone tells you something different & its almost like you are given something else to worry about - The last chiropractor i went to convinced me that mold was probably at the root of all my issues & i came home convinced i needed to move - No doubt, we probably all have to change the way we eat, eat clean, less sugar, less process foods etc. i think in our culture we probably live to eat, instead of eat to live a little too much but i do think food should be enjoyed. After struggling for so long, i have decided to stop trying to figure out whats wrong with me & try to ride it out & change the way i focus on myself (not easy to do when having an anxiety attack @ 4:00 am) - hah! there is no doubt that our livers are over taxed with the hormonal changes, chemicals, & other pollutants we are exposed to, just be mindful of that & try not to over burden your system with lots of stuff - i have also heard about how childhood trauma impacts this part of our lives, so try & be extra kind to yourself and try & reframe our daily thoughts with good intentions & gratefulness…i work really hard at blocking out negativity like the news & gossip - i find that i take on that added anxiety & its not good for me - i dont want to sound like i have all the answers, because i certainly dont, but i just think we just have to find simple solutions & remedies for our over taxed systems -
I agree with everything you said. I also decided after years of Drs and tests to give up on finding that right Dr that would be able to diagnose me. I.ve been down the hours of google searches and wondering if it was mold, Lyme some kind of virus etc. all giving great anxiety and little to no real solutions even if any of that were the case. vitamins, supplements, building up immunity would apply to all, including hormones. I went to the accupuncturist for treatment only but once you get in there, you think it would be nice to hear something that gives you some comfort. Nope. instead just more worry. I will continue treatment and try to block out the rest. I like to keep up with worldly stuff at times. For months I was so sick i literally couldn’t but I know that I.m too connected electronically and not connected enough to other things that I need to be. Thank you for sharing, hugs,
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sorry your feeling so rubbish. i hope BHRT starts working for you. i just wanted to let you know that there is actually no definition of clean eating and its a term a lot of pseudoscience used because it sounds good. Eat what makes you feel good, which you will only know by trying. i also be careful with herbs some can really nasty side effects. Hope this helps.
Rachel