pixiek
03-02-2006, 07:53 AM
I read over the thread about your worst symptoms this week, and I wonder if others, like me, wonder just how to get through the day?
How do you do it when you are not feeling well...how do you motivate yourself to do the things that may help (take a walk whatever) when you don't feel like doing anything at all? Pixiek
How do you do it when you are not feeling well...how do you motivate yourself to do the things that may help (take a walk whatever) when you don't feel like doing anything at all? Pixiek
Sponsor
laineyk
03-02-2006, 11:04 AM
well I just do and move...I do obsesse over my symptoms but what can I do? I walk on the treadmill everyday at 4 mph for 40 minutes and that seems to help a little. Some days are worse then others. I don't work right now and keep trying to imagine getting ajob while I am suffering each and every day with new symptoms.
Right now I take klonopin everyday and that helps but I would like to go it without any. Thanks be to God that I have a strong relationship with Him and I do go to him constantly for strength.
Its good to know I am not alone, thats one thing that helps, prayer, exercise and vitamins. God Bless, Lainey
Right now I take klonopin everyday and that helps but I would like to go it without any. Thanks be to God that I have a strong relationship with Him and I do go to him constantly for strength.
Its good to know I am not alone, thats one thing that helps, prayer, exercise and vitamins. God Bless, Lainey
Hopefully
03-02-2006, 05:41 PM
I read over the thread about your worst symptoms this week, and I wonder if others, like me, wonder just how to get through the day?
How do you do it when you are not feeling well...how do you motivate yourself to do the things that may help (take a walk whatever) when you don't feel like doing anything at all? Pixiek
Pixiek, I make it through every moment of the day through my faith in Jesus Christ who is my strength (prayer, prayer, prayer). Then I also take compounded progesterone cream, EFA (flaxseed, fish, borage oil), calcium, magnesium, primrose oil, lecithin, exercise (when I'm able or willing :)), and lately I've noticed that by limiting or eliminating various carbs. from my diet I feel somewhat better.
How do you do it when you are not feeling well...how do you motivate yourself to do the things that may help (take a walk whatever) when you don't feel like doing anything at all? Pixiek
Pixiek, I make it through every moment of the day through my faith in Jesus Christ who is my strength (prayer, prayer, prayer). Then I also take compounded progesterone cream, EFA (flaxseed, fish, borage oil), calcium, magnesium, primrose oil, lecithin, exercise (when I'm able or willing :)), and lately I've noticed that by limiting or eliminating various carbs. from my diet I feel somewhat better.
pixiek
03-02-2006, 08:54 PM
I know this is not a faith board, but sometimes I feel so awful and depressed by all my health problems, I just don't have the energy for that though I consider myself of faith....I have to cry everyday lately to release the ("excess ?) cortisol (?) and then I always feel better but it wears you out doing this all the time...doctors smirk and say you are depressed....of course I am depressed becasuse you won't test me and fiind out what is going on physically with me....! UGH...looking for a new doct now...starting to believe myself that I must be crazy....
....so when you do pray....a few prayers my way would be much appreciated.....such a nice thought.......
progesterone from compounded pharmacy in states and holistic doc on the way....have a bit of hope there, but lately, my hope is really, really, really, waning......Pxk
....so when you do pray....a few prayers my way would be much appreciated.....such a nice thought.......
progesterone from compounded pharmacy in states and holistic doc on the way....have a bit of hope there, but lately, my hope is really, really, really, waning......Pxk
greeneyed1
03-02-2006, 09:42 PM
Thats how I feel too. The Dr. says I'm depressed but I am laugh alot, happy I just get depressed when I have these bad days of not feeling well. I am not a depressed person at all. I do take lorazepam as need but only take them during my period or ovualtion. Thats when my body seems to fall apart, and I get the brain fog......really don't like that. I'm sorry that others feel that too but it sure is nice to hear other people have the same thing. Do any doctors understand. The last one wanted to put me on paxil. That seems to be their only cure anymore and I refuse to that.
jacqbu
03-02-2006, 10:23 PM
I work full time and some days struggle to make it through the day. You have to train your mind that all this is hormone related and that is why you feel so bad. It would be nice if doctors would really understand but it seems they don't feel what you are so they don't understand. That is why reading these posts can help so much. I also believe you need to pray, read your bible, just talk to God. I just started making myself go out and walk and lift some weights. I hope it works. I have said what you did, that when you feel bad it is so hard to motivate yourself. Start out walking 5 or 10 minutes a day. Keep reading these posts and you will get plenty of support. I will most definatley pray for you. God Bless!
Wizard
03-02-2006, 10:53 PM
Hi:
If you had asked me this same question a couple of months ago, I would have been in tears and told you that I had no idea how I was going to manage. In the beginning, I imagined that every little symptom was part of some dire disease.
I find though that since I've gotten my mind around the fact that this is all peri induced, I'm handling it a lot better. I make sure that I immediately take an Omega 3-6-9 and a B stress vitamin when I get up. I'm using the magnesium to help me sleep at night and since I've gotten back on a very rigid schedule of exercise, I'm not feeling the anxiety to such a high degree.
My biggest remaining problem is that I do feel a lot more fatigued than I did in the past. I take small rest breaks during the day and go to bed earlier.
If you had asked me this same question a couple of months ago, I would have been in tears and told you that I had no idea how I was going to manage. In the beginning, I imagined that every little symptom was part of some dire disease.
I find though that since I've gotten my mind around the fact that this is all peri induced, I'm handling it a lot better. I make sure that I immediately take an Omega 3-6-9 and a B stress vitamin when I get up. I'm using the magnesium to help me sleep at night and since I've gotten back on a very rigid schedule of exercise, I'm not feeling the anxiety to such a high degree.
My biggest remaining problem is that I do feel a lot more fatigued than I did in the past. I take small rest breaks during the day and go to bed earlier.
Hopefully
03-03-2006, 12:12 AM
Pixiek, I will pray for you and I understand. I wish that someone would have educated me during my adolescent years about perimenopause. At least I would have known instantly what was occuring although I must say that no one could have prepared me for what I've gone through.
As someone here said once you accept that this is perimenopause and remind yourself throughout the day it really does give you hope. I can't tell you how many times I've had to remind myself over and over again that it's only my hormones and that I will be okay.
I also went through depression that was triggered by the multiple daily panic attacks. This occurred back in 2002-2003. Like many ladies here I went from dr. to dr. had just about every test taken yet I felt so depressed, jittery, anxious, detached, spacey, unreal, extremely lethargic, serious brain fog, memory lapses, sleep disturbance, contant urination...do you get the picture :).
I was on vacation with my family feeling so unreal and exhausted that I remember finally getting on the computer at the hotel, typing in my symptoms and that's when I learned a new word...perimenopause. I was so overjoyed that I finally had a name for what I was going through and that I could finally tell my family and friends. It was a bit upsetting having people ask me what was going on or what was the doctor's diagnosis and neither I or the doctors knew.
If you read some of my previous posts from when I first came to this board you will see that I've come a long wayssssssssssss.
Have you tried an endocrinologist gynecologist? If you decide to locate another doctor it might be worth your time to seek out an endocrin. gyn. I knew of a really good one, but I've since moved...and I don't want to break any "rules" at this site by giving out her name, but there is probably some good ones in your town.
It does get better. I hope that something is said here to give you peace and that you get the right compounded hormones to help.
As someone here said once you accept that this is perimenopause and remind yourself throughout the day it really does give you hope. I can't tell you how many times I've had to remind myself over and over again that it's only my hormones and that I will be okay.
I also went through depression that was triggered by the multiple daily panic attacks. This occurred back in 2002-2003. Like many ladies here I went from dr. to dr. had just about every test taken yet I felt so depressed, jittery, anxious, detached, spacey, unreal, extremely lethargic, serious brain fog, memory lapses, sleep disturbance, contant urination...do you get the picture :).
I was on vacation with my family feeling so unreal and exhausted that I remember finally getting on the computer at the hotel, typing in my symptoms and that's when I learned a new word...perimenopause. I was so overjoyed that I finally had a name for what I was going through and that I could finally tell my family and friends. It was a bit upsetting having people ask me what was going on or what was the doctor's diagnosis and neither I or the doctors knew.
If you read some of my previous posts from when I first came to this board you will see that I've come a long wayssssssssssss.
Have you tried an endocrinologist gynecologist? If you decide to locate another doctor it might be worth your time to seek out an endocrin. gyn. I knew of a really good one, but I've since moved...and I don't want to break any "rules" at this site by giving out her name, but there is probably some good ones in your town.
It does get better. I hope that something is said here to give you peace and that you get the right compounded hormones to help.
pixiek
03-03-2006, 04:43 AM
Everyone's prayers must be working becasue somehow I was able to motivate a 30 minute walk today...and whenever I started to think about how bad I felt during the walk I said a prayer instead....it was sunny, I decided not to try any speed walking...jst a walk...it is a start...very small one...hard to think of any adverse effects a walk might have unlike any hormone or drug or even herb or vitamin we might put in our bodies...I think I am right...right? so I managed to get through this day .....: )Pixiek
laineyk
03-03-2006, 11:22 AM
Hi Pixie, I was so glad to read that you got out and pushed yourself to do something good for yourself. I know that this is not a "faith board" but I will always tell people about the Love of God and how much He wants to be in your life.
I too am going to be looking for a new dr. because the one I have has seen me through alot of anxiety and depression and only sees it as that...Mental....not to do with peri-menopause..
Hopeful mentioned a endo. Gyno. I am going to look into that...never heard of such a Dr. I too have had the thyroid checked and its fine...I deal with light headedness, brain fog, anxiety, freezing cold chills, night sweats......ugh ...just to remind you you are not alone!
Peace in Christ, Lainey
I too am going to be looking for a new dr. because the one I have has seen me through alot of anxiety and depression and only sees it as that...Mental....not to do with peri-menopause..
Hopeful mentioned a endo. Gyno. I am going to look into that...never heard of such a Dr. I too have had the thyroid checked and its fine...I deal with light headedness, brain fog, anxiety, freezing cold chills, night sweats......ugh ...just to remind you you are not alone!
Peace in Christ, Lainey
Hopefully
03-03-2006, 05:47 PM
Wow Pixiek, I'm glad to hear...ahhh...read about you praying and walking. Press on and know that you are not alone and it will get better.
I wish that I could give you a month, day and hour when this will all pass (for all of us), but just rest assured that it does get better. Just look at all those women on television who are pass this stage in their lives...I know, I know that money does help somewhat, but some of them are still quite encouraging :).
Then there are a couple women here who keep returning to provide us with support and encouragement.
Lainey...Amen my sister in Christ :).
I wish that I could give you a month, day and hour when this will all pass (for all of us), but just rest assured that it does get better. Just look at all those women on television who are pass this stage in their lives...I know, I know that money does help somewhat, but some of them are still quite encouraging :).
Then there are a couple women here who keep returning to provide us with support and encouragement.
Lainey...Amen my sister in Christ :).
katidid95
03-05-2006, 07:48 PM
From my own experience (I was in a bad way about a year ago) I would say just keep looking for answers and try different things. Many here have offered great ideas when it comes to supplements, exercise, diet, etc. Each of us responds to things in different ways depending on where we are in the menopause cycle and what our diets are lacking, hormones are lacking, and so on.
Just keep trying different things and keep at it and know that it may take weeks or months before you realize that you are in fact feeling better, getting more nights of good sleep, etc. Recognize what brings you back down (like for me not eating right: too much sugar, having caffeine...)
For me, adding more exercise was the thing that probably brought me the quickest and most satisfying results. In addition to jogging 3-4 days per week at 20-30 minutes, I also started walking 20-30 minutes 5-6 days. I listen to music while I walk which adds to my enjoyment. I have more energy overall (especially if I can walk in the morning) and sleep better.
Just keep trying different things and keep at it and know that it may take weeks or months before you realize that you are in fact feeling better, getting more nights of good sleep, etc. Recognize what brings you back down (like for me not eating right: too much sugar, having caffeine...)
For me, adding more exercise was the thing that probably brought me the quickest and most satisfying results. In addition to jogging 3-4 days per week at 20-30 minutes, I also started walking 20-30 minutes 5-6 days. I listen to music while I walk which adds to my enjoyment. I have more energy overall (especially if I can walk in the morning) and sleep better.