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[Mindfulmoomins]

Thank you - I know you are right. Your message is so appreciated. I hope your blip finishes soon and the sunshine comes out again for both of us and all those struggling xxx

[racjen]

Oh Mindfulmoomins, I so get this. It's not just about whether you feel actively anxious or depressed, it's a general feeling of safety and wellness in the world - I feel it so strongly even on days when I'm doing relatively OK - I just can't cope with the world. I've been off for 5 weeks now, on top of 8 months last year for cancer treatment, and I don't anticipate going back anytime soon. i'm lucky to have a very sympathetic boss, but I do worry about how long this is sustainable. But on the other hand I see absolutely no point in going back before I feel ready - I simply wouldn't be able to cope with it. Trust your instinct x

[Bring me Sunshine]

Racjen Hello
I just read your post gosh you have had a tough time with cancer and now all of this menopause rubbish (there are stronger words I could use) I am glad to hear you have a good boss that does help not all are understanding.  It dosent always help if you are feeling guilty etc but your health comes first and you get that.  I was due to go to a meeting and lots of other things and you know I couldnt even get the kids to school the tears just flowed.  I too had 7 months off work last year being misdiagnosed by drs and a physchiatrist.  The oestrodial level is 215 which they consider as low and all the old feelings came back with a vengeance.   The physical symptons I could deal with hot flushes, night sweats its the mental anquish that is the nightmare, not knowing when it will lift again.  But it does.  It leaves me facing a decision to leave work after many happy years but I have to weigh up if it casues more stress going in than not and I just dont know how long it is going to take before the oestrogen is the right level to kick everything back working.  I wish there was a magic wand to get us all on the right amounts.  it is such a fine balance between feeling well and coping with the world and not!

Keep going and remember you are not alone in this although it does feel isolating at times xx