#82
I think that maybe I should do an entry about the menopause. Many people have perfectly uneventful ones. But if you are like me, then you never do anything by halves. So here is a guide to what to expect when you are menopausing.
HOT FLUSHES
My menopause began innocuously enough with hot flushes. These are often linked to embarrassed feelings or thoughts. So things which make you cringe will trigger these hot flushes. Sometimes they can happen as often as once every five minutes. These can last for up to three weeks. During this time you will never feel any cold. Sometimes it can even happen during sleep.
IRREGULAR PERIODS
Nuff said.
MOOD SWINGS
Well these did not happen until this year. And it was linked to my period becoming VERY irregular. In fact it was like all my PMSes come at once.
EXHAUSTION
Be prepared to feel like you have a terrible flu and this will be accompanied by
DEPRESSION-LIKE FEELINGS
Where you could feel suicidal - and feel as if there is no longer any more point to life.
The last two things I was completely unprepared for how awful they could be. Being someone who doesn't really do misery as such, I was astonished at how insane I felt. But it is normal - just remember it will be FINE. The storm always passes.
WHAT TO DO
1. Buckle in for the ride. IT WILL PASS. Remember that.
2. Take natural supplements, especially if you are menstruating.
3. Drink plenty of water.
4. Say goodbye to your periods - treat each period like it will be the last and one day it WILL be the last.
5. REST LOADS - sleep as much as you like.
6. Be kind to yourself - housework, etc can wait.
7. Do not do any strenuous exercises - take gentle walks, with people you love, if they are nearby and supportive.
8. Know it will pass, again.
HOT FLUSHES
My menopause began innocuously enough with hot flushes. These are often linked to embarrassed feelings or thoughts. So things which make you cringe will trigger these hot flushes. Sometimes they can happen as often as once every five minutes. These can last for up to three weeks. During this time you will never feel any cold. Sometimes it can even happen during sleep.
IRREGULAR PERIODS
Nuff said.
MOOD SWINGS
Well these did not happen until this year. And it was linked to my period becoming VERY irregular. In fact it was like all my PMSes come at once.
EXHAUSTION
Be prepared to feel like you have a terrible flu and this will be accompanied by
DEPRESSION-LIKE FEELINGS
Where you could feel suicidal - and feel as if there is no longer any more point to life.
The last two things I was completely unprepared for how awful they could be. Being someone who doesn't really do misery as such, I was astonished at how insane I felt. But it is normal - just remember it will be FINE. The storm always passes.
WHAT TO DO
1. Buckle in for the ride. IT WILL PASS. Remember that.
2. Take natural supplements, especially if you are menstruating.
3. Drink plenty of water.
4. Say goodbye to your periods - treat each period like it will be the last and one day it WILL be the last.
5. REST LOADS - sleep as much as you like.
6. Be kind to yourself - housework, etc can wait.
7. Do not do any strenuous exercises - take gentle walks, with people you love, if they are nearby and supportive.
8. Know it will pass, again.
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