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nonightowl · Dec 28, 2021, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by InkyTinks

I've changed a lot over the last few years..about the last 5..but mostly the last 2 when I've been in isolation due to shielding. (This March will be 2 years shielding when our gov't first put the country into lockdown due to covid).

Before that I did enjoy going for an occasional shopping trip or meal out but of course since covid have been unable to, seeing only my sibling and their partner and only going walking my dog when no-one else is about (not even getting chance to talk to neighbours or call in the local shops).

Going through the peri-menopause has been a big change too for me..the severe mood swings and at some times paranoia (probably made 10x worse by the isolation).

I hope I'm near the end! (of Peri I mean) I'll be 53 this year...the average is meant to be 51 and in general somewhere between 45-55 years old.

At least I can save on the heating bills with the hot flushes!!!...just put a fleece oodie on and can guarantee in 5 mins I'll be boiling hot again!!!

For the most part, online forums have been a lifeline for me, even before COVID. That being said, sometimes I'm more in a mood to view than post, and people can rub each other the wrong way. Emojis aren't always enough or people don't use them at all, so you don't know the "tone" of their comments.

I don't post if I feel vulnerable, like my skin isn't "tough" enough to view any possible comments. I haven't started threads or discussions online in YEARS since I don't want to risk being ignored. This happens way too much in real life, people not responding to my email, text, or voicemail. It's exhausting to have to keep following up and leaving a SECOND message. This can even happen with doctor's offices, long before COVID so COVID isn't always the reason or excuse (?).

Chat rooms move too fast for me. I type pretty fast but not enough to keep up with posting in it. Someone will reply while I'm still typing MY reply!

I get it on perimenopause and later, menopause.

I remember those hot flashes. No fun.