I am 46 and was doing pretty well managing the hot flashes/PMS/not sleeping. With diet/vitamins/cream, I only had hot flashes the few days before my period, and generally PMS and not sleeping during the same few days. My periods were fairly regular (3-5 days off per month).

However...my period is late, and I haven't slept well in two weeks. I feel bloated and miserable. My last period came right after I outpatient surgery six weeks ago. I keep hoping that I'll start any day...

Any hints to feel like me again?

Airlie. my period arrive today after being over two weeks late.
Same here >bloated (OMG the worse so far), AND sleeping problems with nightmares too. Night before last I dream I let the dogs out and saw a Aliens ship, before I could scream they where in my house! I wake up sweating and my heart pounding! Scare the crap out of me before I realize it was a dream.
Think They took me aboard?
I am exhausted!

Today I feel so calm and the bloating is gone.

Hope you get some relief soon!

Glad to know that I'm not the only one. I did take a sleeping pill last night, and I feel more "together" today. I've done so much better than my local friends at managing this period of life overall, but the last two weeks have been utter misery.