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| Sat, 07-12-2003 - 3:22pm |
I am having very bad moods. Really bad. Maybe I have been sounding good here but my kids would beg to differ. My doctor said these moods - more than moods, they last for hours - are directly related to the hormonal changes and this will be the most difficult time in my life. I have bipolar illness which is the reason for the prognosis. He is not trying to scare me or be negative, he is warning me. I have to be SO careful.
Right now maybe the tranq is kicking in. I would rather just sleep through this. I hate myself!!!! I mean, not myself but this time! My kids hightailed it to their chores - and the one is so upset, he worries I know, but he is also mad I'm sure. He said yesterday, "I hate hormones!" When I got through a spell (mostly) this afternoon, I told them how much I hate it too, and I apologized and they just hugged me. I am so very lucky. But, I am afraid as this goes on that they will want to do anything but hug me.
Oh man am I emotional right now, ladies. When it was bad this morning, I just wanted to lay down and avoid it, but I couldn't. I started cleaning the kitchen, and what a racket I made. The kids disappeared to their chores. I clattered dishes just as noisily as I could. I threw things across the kitchen. I did not break anything yet. But man talk about aggressive!!
I know Golly's going to say meditate. Not THEN I couldn't!!!!!!!!! See those exclamation marks, Golly? I think I will later, after I'm done spilling and reading about Wednesday's Wiggles and Thursday's collections. Which could be the rest of the day. Actually, it'll get my mind off myself. You are so GOOD for me!!!
It's not too hot in my room right now as the weather is cooler. Maybe I should just stay in here until my "hulkness" fades, in about 4 or 5 years.
Oh yeah, I have ordered a supplement which my doctor says DOES help some women. Usually medical people are so against natural things. So I believe him. NOT about to take hormones -- hmm, though, maybe I would be better off if I had the heart attack there is increased risk for, and just die. What do you think?????
I did get a shower and put a bunch of smelly lotions on, and feel a teensy bit feminine now.
HELP - Hugs, Golly, is there a board for crazy women???
Love,
Yogi

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Does anyone have any ideas about diet that could help with the hormonal changes? I will do extra exercise today and just so you know, the supplement is black cohosh, chaste tree (?) berry extract, and soy isoflavones. Those are the ones I remember anyway.
Love,
Yogi
I take a black cohosh product which works for me but you may just have to take hrt!! The above site will give you detailed information and help you make some choices.
You really need to find a doctor in whom you can have absolute faith and who is up-to-date. Good Luck but get help NOW so you don't continue to be miserable and make you and yours miserable. It doesn't have to be that way. Hugs from Downunder.........Hilary
"Mel on Wheels"
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There is an I-Village board, go to boards, to the HEALTH home page and it's down there on the right side near the bottom. I checked it out and must say though that is does NOT have the participation that this board does. You might check it out - - also the Web site and articles they have there.
AND, No, you are NOT BETTER OFF WITH THE HEART ATTACK AND DIE!!
STOP THAT!!
Hun, you can do this. Enlist that doc of yours to help you get to where you can be prepared. THere are some natural supplements that Do help - - and that's smart to look into that.
Yogi - do you know anybody else with Bi-polar? When I was first diagnosed with this hypo, I was terrified,,,but as I learned more and also talked with folks going through the SAME thing, I've come to be able to handle the rough stuff. Talking with gals with the Same problem helped me tremendously.
Hope things calm down a bit for you. You take good care Yogi.
Hugs, Tracy
"Mel on Wheels"
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You're not crazy hon .. However you must be willing to do something about this time in your life .. Meaning there are good herbal things to use, as well as over the counter drugs and also meds that the doc can prescribed for you.
They all help and work but you have to be willing to try them to see which one is for you .. The choice is yours as to what it's going to be
>>My doctor said these moods - more than moods, they last for hours - are directly related to the hormonal changes and this will be the most difficult time in my life.
**So what did he/she suggest to help make it easier and livable ..
We have a perimenopause/menopause board if you would like the link let me know ..
It's very helpful ..
Take it easy hon :)
~Hugs~
Well, I had a post I sent here but the screen when white and stubbornly would not budge past *posting message* even through I tried to trick it by going back and then forward.
It more or less just said that I see the other ladies had some good ideas hon. One I had as a substitute on those bad spells is to use that piano and let it boom out? There's some great music for expressing feelings and moods.
>I did get a shower and put a bunch of smelly lotions on, and feel a teensy bit feminine now.
**Good thinking and I'm glad it helped a little. Think I'll try it after dinner. :)
Here's hoping that suppliment your Dr. suggested works for you hon.
Big hugs,
~Golly~
I click, I get an hourglass for a second, then it goes back to the hand. Over and over again I have tried. Sorry.
I don't really want to go to a board where EVERYONE is nuts. But, I'll look for it.
Geez, I was just starting to get comfortable here. :(
Yogi
**Don't think that's what she meant hon .. I believe she meant for support, tips, help with your bipolar .. Just as I recommended the perimenopause/menopause board
>>Geez, I was just starting to get comfortable here
**We're glad you are :)
~Hugs~
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