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Hi, I'm diane01! I'm struggling with menopause symptoms, can anyone help?

Struggling just found out i've got this fnd & suffering with menopause to finding it hard to take meds as they seem to make me feel like im fitting really had nervous every day with it picking my lip smoking no end & twirling my hair & spasms twitches over tiredness shaking legs jerking in sleep & lack of memory contraction really fed up it atm & could do with a bit of support from someone whos going thru this condition no helplines i can find & i'm not sure wot to do with myself on a daily basics feels like ive got flu every day headache & the lack of hormones to give me one happy thought.
Just wake up not wanting to be here anymore & hard to carry on!
Just wake up not wanting to be here anymore & hard to carry on!
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When I went through the menopause I didn't have many symptoms I was quite lucky
Welcome to the community others will reply who can maybe help you more
Hope you get the help you need
Take care
Sorry you are going through this
As above speak to your gp in the first instance maybe you can have some HRT or some liquid meds instead
I am sure there must be some support helpline I will look for you later
I have been through the menopause too but I only had few symptoms of anxiety and depression that didnt last long so I count myself lucky
I'm so sorry you join us under these circumstances. I have friends who have struggled with the menopause and I know it can be horrendously debilitating
I'm going to send you an email about the mental health aspect of your post soon, but I wanted to leave a few links to mental health support organisations here for you. These are to use incase things ever get too much and you want somebody to talk with:
- SHOUT: text SHOUT to 85258 to speak to a volunteer over text
- Samaritans: ring 116 123, or email [email protected] for 24/7 support
Also, your safety is our priority so make sure to ring 999 and ask for an ambulance if things become overwhelming to the point that your wellbeing might be in danger.Take care and look out for that email!
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I thought I was getting early onset dementia when mine started, constantly forgetting words and just having complete blank moments.
My internal thermostat seems to have gone completely to pot!
Never tried meds for it.
Welcome to the community, I'm sorry to read you are struggling at the moment.
As queried above, have you discussed how you feel and how your condition is impacting your life with your GP? They may be able to advise on how best to progress with your situation so that you can feel better soon.
Please remember as well that there is support there for you from the community, along with the resources Cher provided above and in the email, as well as Scope's helpline if you ever feel like discussing things over the phone.
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Thanks for your reply.
It seems as though you have been let down by your GP. Have you tried asking for a new one?
You absolutely aren't the weakest person on the planet, you aren't weak at all. We believe in your strength and that you deserve to get the help you need to help you through this tough time.
I'm not sure what support exactly you have in place for your mental health right now, but please ensure you discuss this with the health professionals in your life if you think the current support isn't right, as you suggest above. If your GP is fobbing you off, try requesting a new referral, this might work for you.
Also, I'd advise taking note of the resources we've sent you in our emails, such as Samaritans, who you can contact on 116 123, and Shout, who you can get in touch with by texting "Shout" to 85258. These will enable you to have a conversation with someone to talk about how you feel. You might also benefit from having a needs assessment through your local authority.
We absolutely want you to be here, hopefully the community can be a supportive outlet for you. And Scope's helpline is always there for a chat as well.
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