Anonymous
Post 05/21/2024 22:14     Subject: menopause and mental health

Anonymous wrote:I think I'm in menopause or just approaching. (I have an IUD and don't get a period, so I don't know for sure) For about a year I've felt really....nothing. I don't think I'm depressed, I just have no desire to go anywhere, do anything, see anyone. I just feel flat. Is this menopause or just me?


I feel this hard. I’ve been suffering a variety of symptoms, to include significant anxiety and I suspect depression. I just started Zoloft for the first time (no idea if it will help but it’s not yet). And starting the “process” with my OBGYN. But it’s not been easy or fast.

It’s amazing how fast and strong this has come on. And how I was not expecting it. NO ONE talks about this.
Anonymous
Post 05/21/2024 20:19     Subject: menopause and mental health

Anonymous wrote:Remove your IUD for starters.


Why do you suggest that? (no snark)
I have it because I had terrible pain from fibroids. It will come out in 2 years when time's up. Do IUD's cause flat feelings? Fwiw, I have had IUD for about 5 years and this flatness started in the last year or two.
Anonymous
Post 05/21/2024 18:46     Subject: menopause and mental health

Menopause hormone therapy fka Hormone replacement therapy
Anonymous
Post 05/21/2024 18:33     Subject: menopause and mental health

What is MHT?
Anonymous
Post 05/21/2024 18:32     Subject: menopause and mental health

Remove your IUD for starters.
Anonymous
Post 05/21/2024 18:02     Subject: menopause and mental health

Also, therapy, reading IG posts on it, and podcasts help immensely to know I'm not alone.
Anonymous
Post 05/21/2024 18:01     Subject: menopause and mental health

It's 100% perimenopause and/or menopause. Please treat it with MHT or SSRI's and self-care. I've had it too. Hang in there!
Anonymous
Post 05/21/2024 17:59     Subject: menopause and mental health

I think I'm in menopause or just approaching. (I have an IUD and don't get a period, so I don't know for sure) For about a year I've felt really....nothing. I don't think I'm depressed, I just have no desire to go anywhere, do anything, see anyone. I just feel flat. Is this menopause or just me?