tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3634196082642739025.post9126162869166748077..comments2024-03-28T17:06:05.182-04:00Comments on My Bumpy Middle Aged Long Hair Journey: Sunday BluesFrannyGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05035408405310249769noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3634196082642739025.post-14545442449391109942010-10-18T18:19:51.825-04:002010-10-18T18:19:51.825-04:00I went through menopause when I was 51 and I had a...I went through menopause when I was 51 and I had a lot of moodiness and irritability. It will pass but it was tough at the time.SchnauzerMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14169794494360415699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3634196082642739025.post-57382890610642848002010-10-17T21:07:44.195-04:002010-10-17T21:07:44.195-04:00Thank you so much for your comments, Lulu. I actua...Thank you so much for your comments, Lulu. I actually went 11 months without a period and just before that year that would allow me to say that I'd hit menopause occurred, I got my period again a few months ago. Since then it's been unpredictable, and in the last couple of months, I've been going out of my mind some days. I'm pretty sure what I'm going through is hormonal; it just feels that way, if you know what I mean. I'm just not liking who I am when I get this way.<br /><br />I'm still exploring options with diet, and trying the home remedies. I've spoken with the doctor, so he knows where I'm at and I know what he can offer if it comes to that.<br /><br />I guess the best thing is to just keep educating and re-educating myself. With PMS, the mind over matter thing always helped, but it was easier, because I could look at the calendar in those days to reassure myself as to what was going on. Maybe I can get to the point where it will help with this phase of my life too.<br /><br />Again, your comments really helped. Thank you.FrannyGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05035408405310249769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3634196082642739025.post-84905460021085869762010-10-17T20:32:15.347-04:002010-10-17T20:32:15.347-04:00Franny, having been there, done that....I strongly...Franny, having been there, done that....I strongly suspect that what you are dealing with "is" hormonal. Each and every one of us experience the same yet different (makes no sense, but it is true) symptoms in varying degrees. I started with symptoms....sleepless nights, sweats, headaches, extreme mood changes, restlessness, etc. right around your age. It can be very trying indeed, I know, but it won't last forever, honestly. There are options, from prescription HRT to the all natural remedies, to help deal with your personal symptoms. I found that just knowing that I was entering menopause and informing myself about it somehow empowered me, mind over matter if you like. Eating healthy and staying fit really helped me, especially taking a "long" brisk walk right after dinner, I slept much better! I cut way down on coffee, none at all after breakfast. Now, all this said, you may not be hormonal at all, so maybe a trip to the doctor for a check-up and some blood work might be in order. OK, enough of the Mom Talk, I hope you have get a good nights sleep tonight....sweet dreams!lulujnoreply@blogger.com