Im losing it - Menopause Message Board

Sam1971 · 01-14-2008, 02:15 AM

I just dont know what's going on. It seems like Im going through menopause but Im only 36 and still am getting regular periods. To be honest I hope I am going through menopause because then at least I know that its something specific and not just me losing the plot. Im too scared to go to the doctor in case it could be something else, something bad. If I explain my symtoms can someone please help me to confirm what is going on? Hot flushes, mainly at night and not very often, just wake up and I am completely drenched in sweat. Irratabilty, this is one of the worst I think, for no reason I just get completely ticked off over the most trival things and deep feelings of anger. Bloating, Im quite slim yet sometimes look as if Im about 8 months pregnant, this is not an exageration. My breasts are larger. The worst though, and this is whtat has bought me here out of sheer desperation, depression. I have become so unbelievably depressed and have feelings of impending doom and paranioa, I get weepy and lately have had feelings that my husband no longer loves me, even though he insists that he does. Im sorry, I know you have probably heard all this before but I really think Im losing my mind. Is this the symptoms of menopause I should I see a psychiatrist?

muddie555 · 01-14-2008, 07:15 AM

I have recently been suffering the same things you describe, I am 44 and had surgery to remove ovarian cysts aged 34. I think you need to go and chat to a sympathetic doctor and possibly have a complete blood profile to rule out other stuff, such as thyroid trouble which can mimic other hormonal imbalances.
I doubt you are going nuts, just all the fun of being female most likely so try not to worry and go and see the doctor!

Lynnv57 · 01-14-2008, 08:01 AM

Welcome Sam1971,
I too am new to the board and I also am having the same mental issues you are. I think for the first time I felt a Hot Flash last night and then it was gone! I started with depression about mid December and then anxiety and panic attacks followed. Thought it might have been the holidays but I still have depression like a roller coaster ride. I do however get up every morning for work hoping I will feel better. Sometimes I feel awesome and then all of a sudden I feel lousy. I used to be excited about everyday no matter what I had planned. That feeling is faint to me. I will be 51 next month.
I will be going to a woman Gyn the 25th and hope to have some answers. I sometimes feel that the world around me is just great and fine but that I am in some kind of a fog. Does this happen to you?
Lynn

I C Hot · 01-14-2008, 08:08 AM

I agree, you just need to go in and talk with the Dr. maybe have a blood test to rule out other stuff. Information is your best tool. If you don't go in then you will spend to much time worrying, and it could be a simple thing to take care of. If it is perimenopausal then you can start looking for something that helps you. I also recommend talking a fish, flax, and borage pill, it really helped me with my panic attacks and anxiety I was having. You are not alone with these symptoms and found a great place to ask questions and vent. Take care, Julie

Sam1971 · 01-14-2008, 10:53 PM

A big thank you for those who replied. You dont know how much I appreciated your advise. It was not something I thought I would be able to bring up with family or friends. Im going to see a doctor next Monday, so thanks for listening and understanding.