Hi everyone I came across this site accidentally whilst browsing through Facebook. I've been feeling very low recently and would love to be able to put my thoughts down and know someone will read them without judgement.
I'm 56 and probably started this menopause journey slightly later than average in the last 2 years..regular, heavy periods till then. Periods started getting lighter and further apart and a few hot flushes started. Then periods returned last Spring (2016) and hot flushes went away. My hormones said I was post meno and although the longest gap between periods had been 9 weeks an over zealous GP sent me to the post meno bleeding clinic. (She's a good GP so shouldn't complain). Scans and biopsy later said nothing to worry about. Periods stopped and started again a couple of times. Last one was a month ago just v light spotting.
I have hot flushes day and night and don't sleep well. The worst though is foggy brain and no energy. I've never felt so tired and energy less.
Last 5 years have been difficult ones coping with the mental health issues of a loved one. I have suffered health anxiety at times in my life too. Recently I feel so low and have no motivation to do anything. ( Although doing nothing isn't an option ). Hate feeling low. I find writing things down helps so thanks for reading. Have found that browsing the site helps me to see I'm not alone in this journey of dark days.
