Not able to work due to perimenopause. Anxiety, depression, fatigue.

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I started perimenopause June 2013. Miss periods for two to three months, then get cycles again for one or two months. Then no period again for two to three months. This has been pattern. I feel great, normal when periods start. Then I crash hard when cycles stop. Chronic depression, anxiety, panic, fatigue, insomnia, doom and gloom. I quit my job in November, 2013. I came close to returning several times. But my anxiety, depression and all rises and Ihave yet to return tto work. 

I was diagnosed with PTSD, panic attacks, depression 20 years ago. Wentworth thru therapy for 4 years. Been on 10mg Paxil since. Was able to work, function very well. 

Then perimenopause slammed me June,  2013. Almost cost me my marriage of 29 years. Lost my job, my sanity, social life, confidence, suicidal thoughts, etc. I always was very active, social, energetic, FUNNY, I miss me so much. 

I was couch bound November thru February. Finally went into therapy in March. They upped my paxil, added busparone. Temporarily made me feel good, but I eventually felt worse after months of this. I'm back down to 10mg Paxil, No busparone, I take supplements now . 

I still cannot go backto work . I cannot expected to hold down a job when I know these fluctuations continue. I am looking into SS disabilities, but Ikknow it takes years and low chance of approval. 

Anyone else not able to work due to perimenopause or menopause?  Please share. Thank you!  Karen

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Hi DragonTat

what supplements do you take ... if you say first .. then us ladies can tell you what may help ..

also what age are you ..

i had a natural 9-10 year peri... i am 50 now and full menopause ..

jayxx

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Your so not alone here on this forum! The ladies are wonderful and so helpful with posting articles and great information to read right when we need it the most...thanks jayneejay!  

I haven't worked in years and I have all those great symptoms as well. The beginning of perimenopause is the worst experience ever. I have had so many hospital stays over my symptoms for the doctors to say they can't find anything wrong. Hormones can do a number on us!!

Its such a ruff journey for us women but hang in there and stay strong. We are all battling this together. Sending a hug and prayers your way...be blessed. 😉

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I suffer PTSD following many years in war zones and as an aid worker. If I can help I will.

Big hugs

xxx

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Hi  Dragon tat

yes Peri and Meno can a long journey, but if we accept it and keep positive and have a sense of humour about it ...  not dwell on the symptoms, ' i dont say that to be patronising either' i had a long peri menopause and had loads of symptoms and have solderied on, it is a natural process.. and good specific supplements do help..

for ladies that struggle more than others ... i suggest blood tests.. as peri can trigger niggles, i had raised chloresterol and higher blood sugar etc etc. you could possibly be iron deficient, have thyroid trouble, be Vit B12 deficient, and also Vit D dificient ( as brought to our attention yesterday by our lovely lady Astrid    all needs a check, incase your peri is made worse by other things ... 

for energy and help with aches and anxiety..

i suggest a Mega B 100mg Complex ( containing at least 100mg of Vit B6) 

this was a life turn arounder for me personally, we lack B Vit especially B6 and b12 the energy booster in peri and meno... 

i dont know what you take currently if anything so cant really be more specific at the moment ..

all i can say is your not alone , all women have peri and meno, we cant not have it, be postive and take each day at a time..

jayx 

 

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Hi Karen,

i just wanted to reassure you that you are not alone. I was fine when my periods were late but two weeks prior to coming on (not knowing this at the time though) I would out of the blue wake up feeling so out of source and couldn't go to work (luckily I help run our own business with my husband), during this time I would have terrible doom and gloom thoughts, loss of appetite, feeling nausea, very tearful, had no self worth, feeling very low and thought some terrible was wrong with me! I have had all the usual checks and all was ok!. Find yourself a very understanding doctor because you will need someone who will empathise with what you are feeling and put your mind at rest!

Look back on here and see the list of 66 symptoms and seeing things on there that may be how you are feeling have been experiencing!

i take good balance of vitamins, Busy B with a good recommend dose which has B6,

liquid iron, omega 3, Vit C,B12 and menopol plus. Spray Vit D,The one thing that has helped with me was the spray magnesium which I have a day and night one which you can get from holland and Barrett. When using both I feel very calm very quickly! 

Massive hugs to you Karen and hopefully will hear from you again very soon with your progress ! The ladies on here are all so lovely and we all try and help each other with sharing our different ideas!

i also find having accupuncure very calming as well, and also Reki. 

Take care Karen xxx Joy

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Hi Joy 😃

quick hello 😃

very calming Reki ? i find Enrique very very calming, pleasing to my eye and like heaven in my ears 😃😃😃😃😃 oooo errr Mrs 

Jayxx 

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Hi! I turned 50 in January this year . 

Take black cohosh menopause support. Just started Nerve Tonic,  herbal product, like it a lot. 

I really appreciate your support  

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Phwoowr, I'll have some of that please

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Big hugs and thank you so much!!! 

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Very much so Mrs!! 

Hope your still feeling good? 

Joy xx

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My PTSD is from a violent childhood, from my father. 

Thank you for serving and your support!!!  Big hugs!! 

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Thank you sweetie!  I'll get some of those B vitamins for sure. I've been to my primary care doc. Blood work normal. Been on vitamin D for last couple years, got me in a normal range. 

Big hugs to you too!  

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Taz 

hahahahahaha

sorry hes mine ... love his music .. in english and spanish..

sexy little devil too ..

Jay xx

 

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Hi Joy, thank you so much. I also take Omega 3. Joint supps, coconut oil support for memory improvement. The Nerve Tonic supp I just started had been very good!! 

Money is very tight, but me and hubby are making it month to month. I wanted to work to improve our finances, frustrating. 

Big hugs!!  

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Thank you and stay strong.

We are all here for each other. I and many of the other ladies are here pretty much every day, so no-one need feel they are alone and answers will come swiftly

xxx

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Aw meanie

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Hi Joy 

yes i am fab ... thank yoj hope you are too 

started my vit E and restarted my kelp, they came today.. two more 😃😃😃😃

soon my spray magnesium will be here ... squirt squirt..

may help my niggly back pain ( not peri that one ) its my monkey spine thing.. .. had to keep off the trees this week 😃

i am feeling really good at the mo... my little blip last week passed and all is calm in the Jay Jay body and mind ... 

xxxx

 

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Can we all share him?? could do with a lovely toy boy to keep any anxiety at bay! Certainly would get a hot flush if I had him by my side!! 

Joy xx

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I also take Vit D, omega 3, joint supps, coconut oil supps to help with memory, Vit C,. 

The Nerve Tonic is by Hyland. Homeopathic, over the counter. I just started that a couple days ago. Love it. Calming but not drowsy at all. Helps relax and improved focus. Take one am one pm.