Hi, I had my last period when I was 51, went on HRT with no problems, moved house so change of GP and stopped HRT. Couldn't stand the hot flushes etc so new GP suggested a different HRT, now I'm 60 (still on HRT) so must be through the menopause. Anyway, I'm now retired and feel very stressed over lots of little things. I've always been an anxious person but my anxiety has grown enormous now and don't want to do a number of things : 1.get out of bed in the morning 2.become very OCD about crumbs on the kitchen floor 3.bathroom towels not hung up properly 4.want all my clothes to match but can't be bothered making the effort. I hate looking at my face in the mirror, I was never beautiful but always had a friendly smile - now when I smile I cringe (especially in photos). I have everything I could want especially my family. So, am I still menopausal or just try to snap out of this bleak mood? Can anyone relate to how I feel right now? Is there an end to it all?
Padine x