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[discogirl]

i know i keep posting things but i dont know where to turn.

insomnia and anxiety started in feb. august 25th started on HRT sleeping fine until last night when i literally got no sleep and felt ive gone back to square one.

i cant go through those months of not sleeping again. it wasnt just a blip either my mind felt like it did before i started HRT

do i need more estrogen am i not absorbing it am i progesterone intoletant

sorry but im going out of my mind here

[Flossieteacake]

Are you feeling suicidal right now, discogirl?

[CLKD]

If you are suicidal  - U should phon your GP Surgery or contact MIND or Samaritans for support?  They won't know about HRT per se but will offer support.

Lack of sleep is difficult so your GP could prescribe a few nights of tablets to enable you to get relief.  A clear head will let you decide about your on-going HRT requirements.  The body doesn't get where it is in a hurry so it stands to reason that it will take a while and often a hike in regime, for the uptake to make a difference.

[discogirl]

i dont know how i feel.

i feel scared no wsy out.

i cant go through those months of not sleeping again.

ive been great then last night just hit me like a wall.

i have hubby here and hes lovely xxx

[CLKD]

So 1 night of not sleeping has sent you into panic which needs sorting.  Get your DH to ring your GP Surgery, now. 

[discogirl]

thank you CLKD you are right

x

[Dotty]

Hi disco girl , you can have ups and downs with hrt, especially when you first start. Try not to worry about tonight and just take little steps forward xx

[discogirl]

thanks dotty.

its not the one night that bothered me so as
ive had insomnua since february and when i started HRT in august my sleep more or less settled straight away.

i think i was expecting it to stay like that.

its more the not knowing whats wrong so how can i correct it.

thanks dotty you replied first thing this morning as well bless your heart xxxx

[Dotty]

Hi disco girl ….. I’ve been where you are so I know exactly what you’re going through.

Try not to work out what’s wrong ; try not to go over and over things …. Just give the hrt time and trust it will work. I do think you might need a higher dose. xx

[CLKD]

Why not hike your HRT tonight ...... and again on Friday to see how you feel?  Too much will confuse your body!

[Flossieteacake]

Having insomnia was so distressing and I understand your fear it may return. I have found with menopause I get times I sleep poorly but then it goes. This does not mean your insomnia will return. Even things like anxiety and stress can stop us sleeping.

What I realise with menopause is it can take time to find the right HRT. Just because something is not agreeing with you does not mean things cannot improve for you. It just means you will get there in your own time.

[discogirl]

CLKD flossieteacake and dotty you are all angels thank you.

i know flossieteacake of course your right and dotty i do think i need a higher dose.

do you mean CLKD that i put half an estrogen patch on tonight next to my other one and change it on thursday when im due to change my patch and put a patch and a half on again.

i cannot thank you all enough. thank you for taking the time. i know ive been a pain with my posts and other ladies need help too but thank you xxx

[Flossieteacake]

Please do not think you have been a pain. You have not been a pain at all. This is a forum to support others and when you need support, please post. We all care about you and want to support you. Never think you are a pain or second think posting.

I know you mentioned cutting a 25mg patch in half and adding that. That is a good idea to slowly increase your oestrogen but at a more gentle pace.

[discogirl]

flossieteacake im sitting here crying. you are truly wonderful.

thank you so very very much xxxx

[Flossieteacake]

flossieteacake im sitting here crying. you are truly wonderful.

thank you so very very much xxxx

You do not need to thank me.  I kept refreshing the forum to check if you are posted. I was concerned when you disappeared and hoped you were okay.