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Sep 14, 2008, 12:26 PM
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Desert Kitty hates titles
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Member Since: Jul 2008
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Originally Posted by Perna
I'm through the pause (58 next month :-) and my 40's were kind of like you describe with it being occasional, "gee, maybe this is hormones/perimenopause!" a surprise thought. I found, for me, it was all a slightly better version of my 20's again (I was much more emotional and had more problem in my 20's), the depression in my 40's wasn't quite as bad as in my 20's, the anxiety wasn't as bad, etc.
For sleeping, I used/use Benedryl children's flavored strips, they are usually just enough to make me sleepy but I'm very susceptible to meds. It all gets much worse when you get around 51 or 52 and the hormones go away completely, then it gets REALLY interesting, LOL. If you have a therapist, mine was a lot of help from about 46 to 54-55. Just having someone to help sort things out and lend a bit of support. I don't think doctors have enough time these days.
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Oh, to be in my 20's again!  I had such fun, and I SLEPT LIKE A LOG. I slept through the night, and I did not have to get up for the bathroom. LOL I could also sleep in any position and not wake up with a stiff neck or shoulder like I do now. Anyway, since I have occasional allergies, I will only take Benadryl in that case. Although it does make me sleepy, the ingredient in it is the same as in Unisom, and after a few days it loses its effectiveness. Plus, it leaves me with a groggy feeling upon wakening up.
My therapist has been somewhat helpful on that, but I actually haven't seen her recently due to schedule conflicts. I plan to see her before we come to the end of ANOTHER year!
You're right--doctors don't seem to be able to spend much time with their patients these days. I got 30 minutes with my physical therapist while getting treatment for neck strain. I only wish I got 30 minutes with every health practioner I see, whether GP or specialist.
I hate to think this is a "preview of coming attractions". LOL I also heard it is different for every woman. My ob/gyn said a lot depends on attitude too. Hopefully they will come up with even more treatments other than HRT, which seems so controversial.
Thanks for your input!
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