Menopause Mood Madness...

Sometimes I feel like Sigourney Weaver in Aliens...

Surges of emotions come from nowhere, kind of like the aliens that rip out of her and her colleague's chests.

After I act or react on my emotions, i feel like I'm almost drugged.

I am finding that acting or reacting is a very bad idea indeed.

For one thing, it is similar to drinking too much,

you say things you would never dream of saying , the next morning you can't believe you said that.

Perhaps the hormones and lack of them act like a depressant on our emotions.'

like alcohol, after all alcohol is a depressant...

Anyhow that's just my theory,

Ever since Eve blew it in the garden,

we women have had to suffer things, men won't even come close to understanding.

Things seems exaggerated, lots of silly drama one minute and perfectly fine the next.

A huge feeling of love for my kids and husband one day and feeling of outrage the next day..Goodness..

Thank God I know what this is, or I might check myself into the looney bin.

Lately I've be wondering will I get through this stage of life without alienating everyone I love?

Do you think anyone would notice if I stayed in my room for as many years as it takes to regain my emotional well being.

I think my grandmother used to come home from working and go straight to her bedroom

and close the blinds and the windows..

I am afraid perhaps I take after her.

Some weeks I feel like it's PMS every day.

I have always struggled with severe PMS and take meds for it.

But this is a whole new animal..and it ain't a sweet little lamb..

Well, I'm looking into a new doc just for the whole menopause thing.

I have an autoimmune disease so I can't take any hormones that might lessen the effects.

It would increase my risk of stroke which is already high.

But I'm wondering if the creams would be ok to use.

I'll let you know.

One thing that is helping somewhat for the chills, hot flashes & sweats is Estroven from Walgreen's.

It has black cohosh in it and it really makes a difference.

One of the most disturbing symptoms is palpitations,

I actually had a echo of my heart because we weren't sure what was going on and with lupus it can be anything.

But they haven't been so bad lately and after reading up on menopause, it actually is another common symptom.

The crazy thing is I am already feeling like Rodney Dangerfield with my kids..

( I get no respect)

and with me acting so erratic.

well, they really aren't going to respect me.

I can only hope that someday they will understand,

luckily my husband is a very patient guy.

If you can exercise vigorously i believe that would help the symptoms diminish.

I have bad knees , so vigorous exercise is out. I am looking for a warm pool to swim in though..

That may be, at least, a partial answer..

I have to get over my vanity though to put on a swimsuit..

Like anyone is even gonna look...:)

I just don't want them to run screaming when they see all the cellulite...LOL

One last thought that should be the first thought, is to pray more often and spend more time in the word and listening to praise or worship music.

It has a way of focusing us and reminding us that God loves us.

The music lifts our spirits and since depression can be a big part of menopause ,

it can be a mood lifter.

To those of you who have gotten through this crazy time of life and survived it, share your wisdom.

What worked, what didn't..How long did it last for you?

that's all for now.

Good Night .