...this morning, now just have to wait to see my doc. The one I saw last night reckoned I was menpausal, because my last cervical smear test, though normal, showed 'some atrophying of the cells'. I was already quite overwrought and this news kind of tipped me over the edge. I became very tearful when I got home and poor Richard got the brunt of it. I took it out on him, having nowhere else to put my feelings. We had a very silly row. I could barely think straight, let alone argue coherently, and he isn't good at arguments at the best of times. So I managed to make him feel rotten as well as myself.
This doc didn't think my relatively early menopause had anything to do with the gynaecological work I had in my late thirties. That isn't what the other one said. If I knew I had got it when I was naturally meant to get it I would feel better about it but I can't help feeling that some kind of damage was done.
This doc said that some kind of HRT might be a good idea for someone of my age. I am putting aside any qualms I might have had about 'medicalising' a natural rite of passage etc etc, because frankly I am ready to try anything that might set me straight again, I can't go on like this!!!
I guess none of it is helped by having reduced the psych meds quite drastically...perhaps the severity of the symptoms is a reflection of the two processes going on at the same time.
I feel less overwrought and tearful today...still very tired, went back to bed in the afternoon and slept. Read quite a bit - a book on menopause that I already had in my shelves, and bought a new book about depression called 'Sunbathing in the Rain'. Things that need doing I am just putting off, I can't face it. My appetite was better today, managed to eat a decent lunch.
Take care everyone...Zoe.
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Hi my name is Cassandra,I found your blog while I was doing some research for work. I myself have gotten off psych meds and am now working for a program that helps others do the same. I have included a slight description of our program and have decided to share it with you. The program is residential or you can do it from your own home if that is what you wish. We are located in San Francisco but that hasn't stopped anybody from doing the program at home or coming here to do it. The center's website is clearmindservices.org. Please take a look a feel free to call me anytime if you are interested in the program or are just looking for some extra support. My number is 415-374-4886 and it is on 24/7. I hope you have a great day and look forward to hearing from you.
Cassandra Polkowitz
Alternative to Meds Center,San Francisco,Ca
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