My Cauldron Still Bubbles!

So here it is, Fall 2011. It's been a long hot summer and as far as I can tell, it's going to be a long hot winter in my house too. I was hoping my hot flashes and night sweats would start to ease up soon, but I was wrong they have come on stronger and with a vengeance!

I just started adding vitamin E to my supplements to see if that helps. I've read several reports of women finding some relief with vitamin E. If it just eases up enough so I can sleep, it will be a huge improvement.

I want so much to get excited about the holidays for my son, but between the lack of sleep and the constant daytime feeling like your going to faint dead away, it's hard to stay cheerful.

I also have been dealing with a fair amount of nausea which I was not really aware of as a symptom of menopause until I did some reading.

This is like pregnancy on steroids but you don't get a baby in nine months. Worse, it goes on for years! About five so far for me. I'm gonna just say it: Menopause sucks.

* I'll let you know if the vitamin E helps :)

Morning Mood

I don't know if this is a seasonal thing or just my hormones gone awry but I am so emotional in the mornings lately. From the time I wake up until after lunch sometimes, I can hardly control the sadness. I'm sure it must have something to do with hormone blood levels.

I have read that cortisol levels are highest in the mornings and this can cause anxiety. Perhaps that is what I'm feeling, more anxiety than sadness. It's like a fog has to lift before I can participate in life again. I do know that if I get outside early and do something in the garden, I feel better sooner.

I'm still using the progesterone cream and I notice on the five days a month I don't use it (per package instructions) the feelings are worse. I really want to try and control this without medication, so it's time for some more research. I know one thing that's probably not helping... that extra cup of coffee I'm having in the afternoon. It's been disrupting my sleep and may be causing some of the morning moodiness.

Progesterone Update

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Ok, I know it's only been 4 weeks, but I think the progesterone cream I told you about is helping!

I am definitely sleeping better and I'm calmer throughout the day. My skin seems to be breaking out less this month as well.

Oh and another thing, that "dryness" issue that brings loss of libido with it, is better too.
So I think I will continue to use it and of course update you with my results.