I'm 48 and my mom went into menopause very early. Hadn't had a period since last April so thought maybe that was it until - - wham! Yesterday morning started one again. I know I'm nearing the end though (with 7 months of no period), so yay for that!

I have bipolar and was stable for about 15 years. Since April mood issues have worsened. I'm hoping the worsening is due to perimenopause and that I won't be struggling with this current depression for too much longer . . .