Peri-menopause and Depression

Ok I've spent the last 2 days trying to figure out what's wrong with me so I can tackle it head on. I seem to have every symptom of being peri-menopausal.

I am on the birth control pill and this is the second month in a row that I've missed a period. I haven't skipped a dose or anything. My body feels like I'm having a period (fatigue, bloating, some cramping etc).

What are some suggestions to make it through peri-menopause with severe depression? Natural herbs, supplements,etc.

Is there a book or website that helped you through it?

Thanks for any info-
Michele

Don't they stink? Something has to be going on inside of me. I'm on 4 different depression medicines and they aren't enough. I'm irritable like I've never been before. My patience is shot. I have severe hot flashes although not frequent but when they happen...holy moly! Now 2 missed periods..........

I want to survive this stage of life the best I can. I don't want to lash out and hurt others around me and I'm so dang tired of sabotaging myself.

Just looking for helpful suggestions/ideas to get me and my loved ones through this phase of life.

I had that problem, started skipping periods in my late thirties and early forties. I had mood problems, but I knew what it was so that helped. Don Quai is suppose to help. It didn't do a whole lot for me. But then my change went rather easy. I do get a few hot flashes, but no more night sweats which were the worst. Every night I would wake up drenched.

I guess I was lucky. I did start on antidepressants due to bad pms. But I also took hormones until I had a breast cancer scare. Which wasn't cancer. They didn't know what it was. Microcalcification maybe.

I think that the best thing you can do is go with it. Know that you are going to have some harder days and make due. Tell yourself that you aren't going to worry or let it get to you. It is a part of a woman's life. Which sucks I know... Gracefully go through it. I had mine early. I am only 55 and have been done with periods for two to three years now. It is nice...

Maybe get some books on fluctuating hormones. Learn what you can do to make it easier to endure. It isn't fun, but it is what it is. And we do go through it. Just don't let it make you more depressed if you can help it. I sympathize with you...

Hugs, Karen...

PS how old are you?

 

Hello Michelle, 

You've asked about a website for peri menopause, the best one is Menopause chit chat.

Know that you are not alone and it it very difficult for many of us.

You will find compassion there, and to know that we're not going crazy even though we think it, is soothing.

I'M post, but still have rushes of *****. I suggest you go to that website and see for yourself.

You will see posts that you could have written yourself!

Charlie

 

Hey Michele,

Sorry I can't be of much help since I'm not to familiar with the topic. However, I remember looking at a video a that a member of the association on female executives here did with something on this. Not sure if it will be helpful but will look for link and post for you.

It wasn't that hard to find after all:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fAALtfoAo8
It's basically a lecture.

UA

I am so happy that you found some help. We all need it on occasion...

Best wishes Michele,

Hugs, Karen....

Michele, I went through it for a long time. It was hormone city for me. I had to go off of them though because they found a spot on my breast during a mammogram. I had to have surgery and my doctor immediately took me off of the hormones, but they did help for a long time. Made me feel a lot better.

Take it as it comes, dress in layers for the hot flashes. I still get them occasionally.

I am glad you are figuring out what is going on...

Hugs, Karen...

Dog Star-

I'm so glad you posted. I'm sorry for what you are feeling- this is no fun!

I've really enjoyed/learned a lot from the chit chat site..... I hope you do too.

Michele

No peri menopause here but fibromyalgia causes similar issues for me. Plus, I get super painful periods. I get night sweats, cramping, hot flashes, and increased pain makes anyone cranky. My grandmother keeps saying I must be going into menopause early. :P