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<blockquote data-quote="susiestar" data-source="post: 400546" data-attributes="member: 1233"><p>Oh, yeah. Not sure about peri or meanopause because I got mine surgically. It is NOT a fun process for anyone in the house. </p><p> </p><p>If you have any of the 7th Heaven series on dvd, they have a good episode or two about when Annie goes into menopause/perimenopause. It is humorous, but it also is one of the better depictions of the range of things that we endure while going through menopause/perimenopause. I just looked it up and it is on the sixth season, episode 1 ("Changes" - <a href="http://www.tv.com/7th-heaven/changes/episode/57711/summary.html" target="_blank">http://www.tv.com/7th-heaven/changes/episode/57711/summary.html</a> ). The website has a synopsis and some quotes. Watching it might make you feel a bit less alone. I really like the quote about it. She tells her husband about it and he says he is there for her and they are in it together. She says she is in it alone - her body, her changes, etc... Just a good quote for how I felt and how other women I know felt sometimes.</p><p> </p><p>Your doctor can help. Hormones are an option, but so are other things. There are quite a few herbs that can be helpful with symptoms. The doctor may also be able to help with the cramps, etc... I used a very small dose of xanax (1/2 of a .5 tablet) to help with the irritability and anxiety that came with it. My entire family was amazed at how effective it was. It didn't make me stoned or overly happy, but I didn't snap at everything and I felt I was in a lot more control of myself and my reactions. My doctor started me on it for PMS as we checked things out prior to the hysterectomy and it was great with that also. Your doctor may suggest another anti-anxiety medication but whatever is suggested can be a HUGE help with the irritability. I was upset with any/everything - esp myself as I didn't WANT to snap that way and I even irritated myself. </p><p> </p><p>I hope this helps you feel more like this is "normal" and can be helped. You sure don't need any more stress or problems right now.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="susiestar, post: 400546, member: 1233"] Oh, yeah. Not sure about peri or meanopause because I got mine surgically. It is NOT a fun process for anyone in the house. If you have any of the 7th Heaven series on dvd, they have a good episode or two about when Annie goes into menopause/perimenopause. It is humorous, but it also is one of the better depictions of the range of things that we endure while going through menopause/perimenopause. I just looked it up and it is on the sixth season, episode 1 ("Changes" - [URL]http://www.tv.com/7th-heaven/changes/episode/57711/summary.html[/URL] ). The website has a synopsis and some quotes. Watching it might make you feel a bit less alone. I really like the quote about it. She tells her husband about it and he says he is there for her and they are in it together. She says she is in it alone - her body, her changes, etc... Just a good quote for how I felt and how other women I know felt sometimes. Your doctor can help. Hormones are an option, but so are other things. There are quite a few herbs that can be helpful with symptoms. The doctor may also be able to help with the cramps, etc... I used a very small dose of xanax (1/2 of a .5 tablet) to help with the irritability and anxiety that came with it. My entire family was amazed at how effective it was. It didn't make me stoned or overly happy, but I didn't snap at everything and I felt I was in a lot more control of myself and my reactions. My doctor started me on it for PMS as we checked things out prior to the hysterectomy and it was great with that also. Your doctor may suggest another anti-anxiety medication but whatever is suggested can be a HUGE help with the irritability. I was upset with any/everything - esp myself as I didn't WANT to snap that way and I even irritated myself. I hope this helps you feel more like this is "normal" and can be helped. You sure don't need any more stress or problems right now. [/QUOTE]
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