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Desperately Seeking Menopause Sufferers or Survivors

I feel like weeping one moment then chewing someone's face off the next. I've already put in five years of hot flashes, and there's no end in sight. The spontaneous rage is surprising for everyone. And I'm tired of apologizing for something I'm a victim of too.

I know it's the last stop on the Female Hormone Train, but it's a doozy.

Dear Lord, if there is anyone out there to talk to, please send her my way.

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Lyssa Ireland Thomas

Aug 26, 2021

@Lisa I have talked to my doctor and it is diagnosed. I have been doing some research on it today and I’m beginning to think they aren’t sure how to deal with it. There are some treatments, but then you hear about cancer from them. Truthfully, I don’t think enough time, money, or research has been spent on the subject. I think this might be a future BABS project!

Lisa

Aug 27, 2021

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I agree with you. Since men kind of rule the world (although that is changing slowly) menopause doesn't really effect them so they don't care as much as they should. I mean if their wives are moody or tired or having hot flashes, the men have an excuse to dismiss her saying, "oh yeah, she's in menopause, it'll pass." I haven't read enough and probably should. I am going to make my doctors appt tomorrow to get in and get the tests and whatnot done so at least I know where I am. I am not a fan of taking meds so I don't really wanna do that. I had an ablation done about 6 or 7 years ago so I haven't had the monthly visitor since then. I do know, though, when I should be cycling because of the moodiness and being quick to tears, well that is how it has been. Now with the addition of the chemistry changes and the hot flashes, I am guessing that the "womanly-pause" is in full effect. And why is it called MENopause? They don't care. LOL I assume it is because there is a pause/stoppage in our menses (another gross word). Anyway, I am here for ya girl and anyone else who needs support during this harrowing ride on the Crazy Train. (que Ozzy)

Lyssa Ireland Thomas

Aug 27, 2021

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@Lisa Yes! Ozzy you can take it from here! 😀

I feel that menopause is really everyone’s problem because if women are not healthy (mentally or otherwise) it’s bad for the earth. Why because women actually further the human race. Helping us understand this better helps the human race.

BTW, feel free to invite anyone and everyone to the BadAss Betch Squad and any forum you want! We will only gain power with numbers, so bring all the ladies you can bring!

Lisa

Aug 27, 2021

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@Lyssa Absolutely. If only we could research it, understand it better and help us deal with it or get through it gracefully it would help our self esteem, our relationships with others, and out outlook on the world and it would bring forth a positive change to us and the world we live in. Okay great. I will introduce BABS to some people I know would enjoy it.

Lyssa Ireland Thomas

Aug 26, 2021

I've had the hot flashes on and off for five years now. The intermittent rage is exciting - NOT. But the deep pit of sadness is overwhelming for me. I should be excited that my kids are embarking on this new chapter in their lives, but instead I just feel blue. When I try to find books on the subject, ninety percent deal with diet. But of course! I don't give a sh*t about my metabolism right now. I want to feel happy again. And I don't want to wait five more years to feel normal.

Somebody please hit Pause!

Lisa

Aug 26, 2021

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@Lyssa Ireland Thomas I feel your pain. I have the blues from time to time too. Have you had all the blood tests done and been diagnosed? Is there something you could take for the time being to help with the swings? I ask partly to help but also because I don't know and being that I haven't been to the dr yet, curious if maybe they will have something for me too.

It would be nice for you to be able to share in the kids new chapters.

And WHY is it always about diet? I mean I get it we need to eat better and less and balanced and blah blah blah but it has to be about more. .

Lisa

Aug 26, 2021

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Allllll Abooooard.... I am right here with you Meno-buddy. I was thinking last night as I kicked off the covers again for the umpteenth time, "Thank God for the inventor of the fan." I have a small one on my night stand aimed right at my head, a tall on in the corner near the foot of my bed, on high, pointed directly at me and no, not oscillating because I cannot deal with even a moment of it not blowing on me AND the ceiling fan is on medium. It is ridiculous how uncomfortable I can get.

It was the mood swings that told me something was really up. I'm normally a go-with-the-flow kind of gal but over the last year or so my temper will go from irritated to explosive in 2.2 seconds. And I get mad over little things and then I be unable to let go of the anger. And then ometimes the anger would turn into tears for no reason at all. I have yet to actually be diagnosed but when the stars align and your body does all these stupid things it's not hard to figure out. I will be making an appt because it's gotten worse, so I will let you know what I learn. But, Man, this roller coaster needs a Pause button for sure.