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In reply to the discussion: Ladies of the lounge who have been through or are going through "the change" [View all]HopeHoops
(47,675 posts)85. I did, but not to alter it, just to encourage that others read the negative comments.J
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GreenPartyVoter
Sep 2012
OP
I have the additional confusion of being bipolar, so when I am grouching and yelling, is it
GreenPartyVoter
Sep 2012
#4
Yeah, my anxiety has way been way up there for the last couple of years. I am sure this is a
GreenPartyVoter
Sep 2012
#38
Having them more and more often now, I am starting to look forward to them going away . LOL
GreenPartyVoter
Sep 2012
#7
Yeah, the loss of fertility and femininity are hitting me pretty hard. I'm already very
GreenPartyVoter
Sep 2012
#41
What I didn't know until I did some research on Google is that perimenopause may be responsible for
GreenPartyVoter
Sep 2012
#9
Sleep has always been hard for me thanks to the bipolar. Not sure I can count on
GreenPartyVoter
Sep 2012
#11
I do straight up Melatonin. Is MidNite somehow better? I find I have to be careful of certain
GreenPartyVoter
Sep 2012
#32
I was going through the change and found a lead penny! Oh! "ladies"! Never mind!
ohiosmith
Sep 2012
#10
Sounds like something to look forward to, if it works out the same way for me. :^)
GreenPartyVoter
Sep 2012
#106
My wife's 49 - just started this last year. The mood swings are still there, just not the blood.
HopeHoops
Sep 2012
#17
Yeah, I went running to my husband today because I am struggling with accepting that
GreenPartyVoter
Sep 2012
#23
Trying not to be a bitch is already hard because of the bipolar, but I will do my best.
GreenPartyVoter
Sep 2012
#44
I just hold her and tell her everything is okay - or leave her alone if that's what she's yelling.
HopeHoops
Sep 2012
#59
I was finding this thread informative until I got to your crude and over the top comments HH.
auntAgonist
Sep 2012
#50
Sorry, but that's what we all call them ("P-pads thin/thick" for short on the grocery list).
HopeHoops
Sep 2012
#60
I don't care what you call them, that's not what I found offensive. NO she isn't
auntAgonist
Sep 2012
#62
I've had a few locked and hidden, yes. I've been toning it down and MFM got on my case.
HopeHoops
Sep 2012
#63
Yeah, but to be fair (again, language aside), men have to deal with the issue too.
HopeHoops
Sep 2012
#74
If you have to keep APOLOGIZING for your language, maybe it's time you stopped using
auntAgonist
Sep 2012
#79
Really? Weird. I still thought it was 12 hours. Anyway, I won't. The posts that follow...
HopeHoops
Sep 2012
#82
I did, but not to alter it, just to encourage that others read the negative comments.J
HopeHoops
Sep 2012
#85
I understand your initial decision not to edit HH, but I think it is really important that you do.
stevenleser
Oct 2012
#153
Trust me, I've had enough new orifices torn out of me. Leaving it and the comments works.
HopeHoops
Oct 2012
#154
I don't believe there is a time limit on editing posts. I may be wrong. try it.
auntAgonist
Sep 2012
#84
Interesting observation, but you're correct. Different TYPES of boundaries, but I agree.
HopeHoops
Sep 2012
#92
It's not placating by any means. It's sincere. Sometimes putting her to sleep with a backrub...
HopeHoops
Oct 2012
#162
Yes, I was of course sincere, and I did consider the other forums, but the Lounge
GreenPartyVoter
Sep 2012
#96
My mother was on HRT when that study came out, and she was one of those women who
GreenPartyVoter
Sep 2012
#105
See, I never would have guessed it would be. I assumed they were both more politically-oriented. :^)
GreenPartyVoter
Sep 2012
#113
Oh yes, the baby thing. I do miss having them around, although I think it's as much
GreenPartyVoter
Sep 2012
#33
Late 40s. I'm now 57 and some things are still ridiculous. Your mileage may vary.
nolabear
Sep 2012
#19
"Dress light." Will definitely remember that. LOL I've only had a couple bouts of night sweats but
GreenPartyVoter
Sep 2012
#35
Trust me. I'm a professional. "That thing" is just fine. "Who's that man in my bed?"
nolabear
Sep 2012
#47
Yeah. I am having trouble with people's names as well. Awkward in public, but
GreenPartyVoter
Sep 2012
#54
My mom would get us three boys' names confused when she was upset (but never with the dog's)...
MiddleFingerMom
Sep 2012
#125
I'm sure it's bad of me, but I laughed. The universal truth of siblings, right?
GreenPartyVoter
Sep 2012
#135
I started with hot flashes at 40. My idiot HMO doctor did blood work and told me
kcass1954
Sep 2012
#20
I am going to have to be reallly careful and guard against a menopausal baby because of the meds I
GreenPartyVoter
Sep 2012
#43
See, I can't stop thinking, "But I'm only 41!" at least in terms of the things I don't want to lose,
GreenPartyVoter
Sep 2012
#121
I haven't hit anyone so far. I aim to keep it that way! I haven't had flashes during the day, but
GreenPartyVoter
Sep 2012
#55
Yeah, so far the idea of getting older is the hardest part. But I guess all that grey hair should
GreenPartyVoter
Sep 2012
#56
Wow. I should be so lucky! :^D (Well, not with that dripping thing. LOL)
GreenPartyVoter
Sep 2012
#65
As you probably know, it's different for everyone, even women with the same gene pool.
Gormy Cuss
Sep 2012
#86
Yeah, Google has helped somewhat. :^) With my luck the fog will clear the day before I turn 51 or
GreenPartyVoter
Sep 2012
#99
I will be checking that out. And also be looking up "vicissitudes," for even though it seems vaguely
GreenPartyVoter
Sep 2012
#107
My hair color is already well on its way to grey and silver, but mainly on my hairline. What's on
GreenPartyVoter
Sep 2012
#108
I will look into that. I am lucky in that my general physician is a woman about 10 years older than
GreenPartyVoter
Sep 2012
#114
They do at that. :^) My mom was definitely the happiest I had seen her in a long time, those last
GreenPartyVoter
Sep 2012
#129
I am so, so sorry. *hugs* I have only had two real nightsweats so far, but they
GreenPartyVoter
Sep 2012
#112
I have been considering the sleepmask option. Definitely want the best of both worlds!
GreenPartyVoter
Sep 2012
#134
Let us know when you do finally get to see a doc, and how things go? *hugs*
GreenPartyVoter
Sep 2012
#130
Oh my! You sure are lucky having a husband who would do that for ya. :^D
GreenPartyVoter
Sep 2012
#131
I was just wondering last night if men had a comparable change of life they go through. :^)
GreenPartyVoter
Oct 2012
#138
Your hair falls out, your skin gets messed up, you can't think straight, fall sleep standing up
TrogL
Oct 2012
#146
Turns out there is even more than that, and I never knew it. Why don't we women
GreenPartyVoter
Oct 2012
#139
Weirdly, they say being heavier helps out your bones, so in that case I am
GreenPartyVoter
Oct 2012
#143
It definitely could be the case. Eating well may also help, from what I hear.
GreenPartyVoter
Oct 2012
#159
The migraines have me a bit worried as I got them in my pre-and early teen years. Makes me wonder if
GreenPartyVoter
Oct 2012
#160
I did have one similar symptom in pre-teen years and in the very end of menopause:
DebJ
Oct 2012
#169
I think I would be too exhausted to raise another little one. Just adopting kittens this summer
GreenPartyVoter
Oct 2012
#164
I get my kid time in with other people's kids now. WHen I get tired, I give them back. :^D
GreenPartyVoter
Oct 2012
#173
True. I may not experience it the same as my Mom did anyway. (Although I am
GreenPartyVoter
Oct 2012
#172