Hi- I was diaganosed with perimenopause in May, I am 38, and I know I have been going thru it for at least 2.5 years. But since this summer I have been having terrible crying spells. Not just regular little crys but all out can't even carry on a conversation ect. without crying! It is driving me NUTS!! and my husband. He cant even carry on a conversation with me and I know he thinks I am totally losing it! My dr. put me on low does generic Loestrin because my Esdtidol was so low but I think it is making it worse!! I am going back next week for more blood test because they have not been within CBC normal range in May or Nov. Anyway I was just wondering what you do, when this happens?? I hate it and it will hit for no reason. I start having all kinds of thoughts and just hormonal shifts ect... I have been trying Sam-e and Estovern that my aunt swears by but I have not been able to tell a difference yet. Well thanks for letting me vent!! I will go CRY now! :dizzy:

Hello and welcome! I am pretty new here too, but know exactly what you mean about crying alot! I would sometimes just get in my car and drive by myself so I could have a good cry. If someone were to ask me why I was crying I don't think I could have told them. I am guilty of trying to keep everything to myself, so my husband and kids didn't even know how bad my mental state was. I began taking Lexapro (10 mgs at first, then 20 mgs). I wouldn't say I am back to normal by any means, but I don't dread getting up in the morning like I did. I was amazed at how many women on this board have began taking anti-anxiety and anti-depression medication. I think knowing that helped me make my decision that I wasn't a weak person because I needed some help getting through this. I have never had a problem before with anxiety or depression before all of this hit. I have found reading all of the posts on this board has helped,too. It is helpful to know that you are not alone in what you are going through! I am 41 and have recently been given Primarin to take, but haven't had the guts to try it yet. Well, hang in there, and keep reading and posting!

I've been there. I think the crying spells is what convinced me to try the low dose bcp. Definitely, see your doctor and find out your options. Antidepressants, hrt, or trying a different brand or dosage of birth control pills are some options. Are you taking any vitamins or supplements? Keep reading the many posts here, vent all you want, the women here can provide tremendous support, encouragement and information. You are not alone and this will pass.

When I was tested in May (my DR. is the same age as me) She didnt think I was going thru it but I told her I had not felt well for almost 2 years and something was not right . I have my thyroids testede every year and it is always normal and I told her it was that or something else and I kinda demanded her do a hormone test. Well I think when she called she had her tail between her legs because she said I was right and was low in Estdoil and probably in perimenopause. I tried exercise and vitimins but still it seemed to get worse. I still have a regular period except adjusting to the Loestrin and having 3 in 1.5 months was not fun but I am starting on my 3rd. month and it is getting back to normal but like I said I am not sure it has done anything but made the crying worse. I feel so stupid sometimes when I just get upset around my friends ect, and just start crying , I can/t even controll it. I am going back next week for a ck up and more blood work and I am wondering if I should ask to be put on a antidepressent? I have never been on one and really dont know alot about them. I am usually a very up person so I am not sure how I would react on one. I know years ago the dr. tried to put my husband on one for stress and he could not get off the couch for the whole weekend. Needless to say he did not take them anymore and has been fine. I am just not sure what to do. I have been reading other post and seeing what other people are doing. I have a friend that sales a progetrone cream and she is giving me some to try to see of it will help. Anyway thanks again for welcoming me and I am SO GLAD to know that there are so many women going thru this and we arnt crazy! My poor daughter has just started to see me cry some and I had to explain the whole Hormone deal! Now its Oh moms Hormones are acting up!! :D