How many of you have quit your jobs because of Peri? - Menopause Message Board

Toohotforme · 10-15-2008, 07:32 PM

Just wondering how many of you have left employment, quit your jobs, or maybe even gone to part-time hours because you just couldn't handle working while dealing with all the symptoms of perimenopause? I finally had to resign from my position in August because I didn't think I could do even one more day of working. If so, what are you doing now? Staying home? Volunteering? Me- I'm a full time housewife now and taking time to take care of me for a while and while I understand not everyone can just up and quit their jobs these days I had to do what was right for me and my hubby. Anyone?

Tracey2205 · 10-16-2008, 06:35 AM

Hi there

Idid some temporary work and gave it up, I now do voluntary work, some days I feel so down and depressed it's hard enough to get out of bed.

It's like my confidence has been completely knocked and I don't think I could handle a job at the moment.

The excessive sweating is embarrassing and anxiety attacks make me feel like I want to stay holed up at home all the time.

Toohotforme · 10-16-2008, 06:59 AM

Hi Tracey,
Thanks for replying. I'm sorry it's the depression and anxiety that keeps you at home. Peri is definitely one thing that seems to make our confidence plummet. I use to manage an office of women, years ago before all this peri nonsense hit. Once the symptoms started coming on more and more I felt less confident in myself and I reduced my hours to part time at a school. It wasn't until this past year when the symptoms REALLY became bothersome (fatigue, jelly like feeling in arms and legs, hot flashes,dizziness) that I finally gave in and called it quits. I also found I didn't have the patience with the students anymore and wanted to be ANYWHERE but at work. I've heard this is all common in peri, but I still wonder how "normal" it is. Hang in there and I hope you feel better soon.

Tracey2205 · 10-17-2008, 09:33 AM

Thanks for your post too, I thought it was just me but I have no patience at all - I feel like I'm the female version of grumpy old men at the moment.

It's like all this anger from deep within is emerging and I feel like a volcano waiting to explode - work - to be honest I think I'd probably last 2 days and end up with the sack.

Chantal231 · 10-18-2008, 12:25 AM

Hi,

I'm unemployed because my boss passed away.

However, I'm not sure I could handle a job right now. I'm having lots of stomach/digestive issues and just dealing with the fatigue is difficult. I really do not believe I'd have the energy to deal with a job right now.

That said, I'm looking for suitable employment as my family needs the income.

Chantal