Okay so I must be seriously into perimenopause because here is what happens to me: I am cruising along counting my calories, working out, feeling good and then one day I just wake up like a curtain has dropped over me and I am so out of it and blue that I can hardly function. Seems to occur monthly so must be tied to cycle - am planning to journal and follow this though I really don't want to dwell on it! But I am miserable! Also feel like I have just blown up like a balloon overnight and feel exhausted! UGH! UGH! Leaving for vaca tomorrow and just know my "friend" is coming and it will be fierce because I feel so bad - like I am moving through deep water and really achy and crampy already! Ow this is long - sorry! Any advice?? I ran this morning and that bought me probably 2 to 3 hours of not feeling so awful!

Ohhhhhhhh back in the good old days when I was in my 40s. It does sound like peri menopause. Have a glass of water on hand for the hot flashes. Also don't get too stressed over the weight. It does come off after menopause. At least it did for me. Try to stay on plan as much as possible and be gentle with yourself.

I am in my 60s now and menopause was a very emotional, fatiguing time for me. You may want to check out some supplements that will help keep you on an even keel.

Good luck,


Sharon

I am in the same boat. This is not pleasant.

stop in and let accountability help you reach your goals...the weekly thread is the thread that most people check in with often here

hang in there...journaling is a good idea so you can see patterns -- one day at a time

ohhhh yeah, I can relate! Take note of lambchop's advice about the journal. I think it does help to have a record of when it's going on, and to write down (especially) what works to bring you out of it. I found that caffeine in the week before TOM (assuming it decides to show up when it's supposed to) seems to make the blue part worse, and like you, I have found that exercise can be a real mood-lifter. Even just a good, solid stretch seems to make it better for a bit! Also second the idea of having some discussions with an alternative medicince pro to see what sort of nutritional supports could help. If all else fails - research bioidentical hormones and decide for yourself (both sides tend to spout a LOT of exaggerated info ... and both have data that does support their positions).

I'm 44 now and will be 45 in August. I think this must be going on with me too. My TOM is never when it's suppose to be and I am so tired all the time. I mean I could literally sleep all day long most days. If I didn't have to get up I wouldn't, even to eat.

lyv-you need to go see a doctor and this is a doctor talking. That is not normal. Could be anemia, could be your thyroid, could be some other things, could be depression but you need to go get it checked out.

Petra,

I've been to my doctor. She knows I am tired all the time. I have been to the cardiologist, endocrinologist, and my doctor. I am on Synthroid 100 mcg daily for a goiter. I've had labs, x-rays, ultrasounds, MRI's, nuclear stress test, etc. Not sure what else there is left. I know it's not normal to be this tired all the time, but no one can find anything really wrong. The cardiologist thought that I might be going into menopause 2 years ago. The only thing left is depression and I really would not want to start taking anti-depressants. I am going to try to get this extra weight off to see if it will help me become more active again.

Antidepressants are not the worst thing in the world-particularly if they can help you feel "normal". There is also no reason to think you would have to take them forever. Wellbutrin might be a good choice if you don't any reason why you can't take it-tends to give people extra energy, has no sexual side effects, and does not cause weight gain. In fact, some people feel like it helps them lose a little. Just a suggestion.

I had a hysterectomy a couple of years ago but still have one ovary. Yesterday, I had a dead-to-the-world nap and again this morning, my legs are achey and I feel puffy ... I should write that on a calendar somewhere. I wonder if I still have perimenstrual symptoms some times.

Petra,

I'll talk to my doctor about it.

Well I hadn't looked at this thread in a while. But I am journaling how things are going, writing down food intake (of course), exercise and how I am feeling so I can try to track all of this better. Feeling better now just taking some control!

I am feeling a little better today also. I have been trying to watch what I eat and drink. I hope see a weight loss this weekend. The exercise is not going as well as I would like, but I am getting in some walking.