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Hi Ingrid
I took sleeping pills short term , still have a few left but only use a quarter like you and only when desperate!! I went to the doctors today to discuss HRT but after the news this morning there is no way i am going to be taking this!! I am trying some natural phyto-eostrogens (menopause fx) too early to say if they work just yet – I will let you know! Doctor said only alternative was a low dose anti-depressant. I need to mull this over! I wouldn't mind giving acupuncture a go – have you ever tried it? Research shows fairly mixed results – I dreamt last night someone handed me a card with a Chinese Doctor's name on it – maybe this is a sign!
I am glad you find the bible a comfort, I am not particularly religious myself I lean more towards buddhism than anything else, but it is good to have a strong faith which you have to support you through difficult times. I have a very good book that helps greatly with anxiety, I could e-mail you a copy, perhaps you could e-mail Martin your private e-mail address which he could pass on to me, as it wouldn't be good put on the forum!! Gingcar same goes for you if you want a copy. Sorry I can't mention the name as I paid to download it and the Author might not be too pleased if he knew i was passing it on! Well lets keep positive we can crack this and get our much needed beauty sleep!
Yvonne
Lovely!!! Chances of getting the right amount of sunshine in the UK are pretty low!!! The minute the sun comes out though I try and get out in it!! No cherry blossom here yet but the crocuses and snowdrops are just poking through. It makes you feel so much better! I usually start in the same bed with my husband but usually get too hot and end up in the spare bed at some point. He is also quite restless which is so annoying when it wakes you up from what little sleep you get!! Oh how I would love to go to bed one night and sleep right through until morning. I didn't sleep great before the menopause, but that has made it worse. I think I average about 4 to 6 hours a night. Mind you I don't feel too bad during the day, I don't often feel really tired so I suppose I have got used to it. How is your sleeping going?
PS Enjoyed the neck massage you suggested!
Thanks Ingrid
It does help to know there is someone out there who understands how you feel. As for neck massage I am going to gt my other half to do it right now!! I have been overdoing the sugar a bit lately so I know I need to cut down and replace with more healthy snacks. Where are you from by the way? I live in the UK near Leeds.
Yvonne
Hi Ingrid and Gingcar
I think we ladies will have to stick together and help each other through! Ingrid if you are suffering from anxiety then the info I gave Gingcar may help. I have managed to get my anxiety (menopause related) mostly under control with odd flare ups, but not sleeping well definitely doesn't help! I take a magnesium supplement, citrate not oxide, which helps and I do loads of relaxation exercisesand yoga is great for helping you sleep. If we keep sharing anything we find to be useful, then hopefully we will get through this! Gingcar if you look at the A Vogel site it has loads of great info re the menopause and other health issues – you can also e-mail one of the experts for specific advice. My insomnia problem is waking up through the night 2 or 3 times. I fall asleep no problem its just staying that way!! Any advice is appreciated!!
Yvonne
Hi Gincar
I totally sympathise with you! I started suffering terrible insomnia and anxiety just over 15 months ago, and thought it was work related stress, but (to cut a long story short) it was all related to the menopause. I now have both under control but it did take a while to sort myself out. I took anti-depressants for a short time, 6 months in all, and they just gave me a bit of breathing space while I worked on the anxiety and insomnia. I downloaded a program called PanicAway which helped me understand the anxiety and ways to overcome this, there is also a forum which gives a lot of support from other members going through the same thing, and I also joined Martin's program for the insomnia. Once I got the anxiety under control, and like you I do yoga, and also meditate and get plenty of exercise, the insomnia got a lot better. There is lots of help out there for anxiety – if you can get a hold of any of Dr Claire Weekes books, they are very old fashioned, but very reassuring explaining how anxiety causes all your horrible symptoms, but that they are not harmful and that you can overcome them. I have done loads of research and learnt so much about anxiety, and would be happy to share this with you and help support you through such a difficult time. Who knew hormones could have such an effect on your mind and body? Please don't worry – you CAN get through this.
I am always here if you need to chat.
Best wishes Yvonne
