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By DebWhite
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Posted 6/29/08 12:31 PM

I've Been Erratic...

Okay, I feel like I'm losing control. I think I'm generally a calm and rational person, but the other day, my husband forget to pay a bill, and I lost it. I had a right to be upset, because I always pay the bills, and I asked him to write just one check, but I got so upset, I started crying. My husband looked shell-shocked. I don't know why I reacted this way.

By Carol154
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Posted 09/10/08 12:26 PM

Here's a GREAT article on MENOPAUSE symptoms!!

http://www.thirdage.com/menopause/28-cues-that-menopause-is-on-its-way

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By Carol154
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Posted 09/10/08 12:17 PM

Are you a doctor LINNSW?

Your writings seem like you are a doctor or a nurse. What are YOUR menopausal problems? How did you handle this problem?

I've been through EXACTLY what you have DEBWHITE!! I do the same thing, still even though I'm finally getting through my menopause. Actually, I don't think I will ever stop going through it.

Sometimes my emotions run on high, too or low for that matter.

Have you gone to your gyno about this? I went through 3 until I found the right one (I know that's not comforting to you). I'm different from you, you are different than the next person..how about going and talking to your doctor. See what's best for you in your situation.

What I did..I went, talked..decided NOT to go on hrt's cause I think they delay the menopausal process..got vagifem..yes I've got atrophy very bad...and went on some antidepressants. I'm off them now and FEEL FINE!! That stage of my menopause is passing! You've got to do what YOU need to do, though!

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By linssw
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Posted 08/13/08 1:05 AM

hormonal?

Since I found this in the column about menopause, I am assuming you are either in menopause or believe you might be. While not all women "go hormonal," some do. Considering you are in ThirdAge, I'm guessing there's a good chance you aren't right out of high school.

Many things can set you off like that though. If you've had huge stressors in your life, that could have been the straw to break the camels back, so to speak.

Communication is important in relationships though. You need to talk to your husband and let him know that you don't know where your reactions came from & that they surprised you too. That's should make it easier on him to stay calm if you have another crying spurt over a small incident.

First place to always start is with a good check up if you start to see this type of emotional recurring. Good mental health professionals start with a referral for a check up too. HRT is available if that is what is needed. For now, try to find what calms you... walking, reading, etc. & do it for a little every day to see if that helps keep your emotions calmer. If it was a one time incident, I wouldn't worry a whole lot though.

Good luck!

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