Hi Honeybee2,
I so agree with you about altering our mindset. When I was writing here furiously sad and angry about still getting very very regular monthly periods at the age of 57, a couple of these amazing ladies, whilst understanding, said try to look at it that my body was still protecting my uterus and helping to guard against osteoporosis. Now, I was in an awful frame of mind then, and did not want to hear that! I wanted someone to tell me this would stop. Haha.
BUT. The next few days I could agree, and tried to make it a positive. Just needed to seep into my mind on a slightly calmer day.
I have named my hrt patches! That way, rather than a reluctant 'enemy' \ I am so bloody angry about all this, fuming and sad at the thought of needing help, in my daft mind, I see my patches as a friendly support, and welcome the new patch as I change them. Silly maybe, but it Helps me.
But yesHoneybee2,
It seems so unfair that some women seem to sail through menopause and the there's us in pieces some\most days. I like to have specific information to learn what the hell is going on, and some days I just need some understanding. I use a lot of humour, which - no one shout at me here!- Is easy for me to say today, as I am having a couple of calmer days. But I know, like you Honeybee2, there are clashes of hormones and therefore crashes just around the corner. Seems cruel doesn't it? The last day or so in direct contrast to Monday When I was at the drs to make an appt and broke down in a mass of tears. Couldn't even speak, the receptionist was kindly chucking tissues my way and I cried all the way home.
This is a long rambling way of just saying, "yes, I get ". Thankfully we are all here for each other when we need whatever, info,hugs, humour, whatever,at any given time.
Xx