Hi everyone,
Just thought I'd share how things are going. As some of you may remember I was having an awful time with anxiety and depression. It started about 2 years ago but came and went and was mild. It got worse however and as I had various other peri symptoms too (dry skin, crashing fatigue, forgetfulness, itchy skin, aching joints) I started Evorel Sequi.
Fast forward a few months and I became severely anxious (signed off work for 3 months) due to the build up norehistine in Evorel Sequi. I have now been on Estrogel 3 pumps for just over 2 months am have been slowly but surely improving mood wise.
I went back to work this week (I work part time) on reduced hours and I enjoyed being back but had a bit of a wobble on Wednesday. The best way to describe it is that I feel ‘almost' happy, almost me but like I can't quite feel a sense of self esteem and I also still have mild anxiety.
Before peri I didn't have any anxiety and generally felt well, confident and like me. I did have to work at it and took really good care of myself spiritually, mentally and physically.
Now I meditate, see a counsellor, take good care of myself and get as much exercise as I can and it all helps but I just don't feel quite back to me. I long to. I am also taking fluoxetine (which I have been for over 10 years) and mirtazapine 15 mg high was added just after Christmas.
I know how far I have come since Christmas (which was horrible) but I wonder if 4 pumps of Estrogel might help me even more. I am seeing a specialist in March so will ask then. I have also had the flu which has meant all my usual self care went out the window for a week and a half. I am still feeling tired now and my IBS -D (never had before peri) has come back since going back to work.
So I am not sure what I am asking but just wanted to share and also ask if anyone has found help for IBS? I am pretty sure it's stress related as when I feel anxious it comes on.
Thank you to all of you on this journey who have helped me so much.
Xxx