Hi Ladies, I just want to tell you about the great day I have had. After weeks, no make that MONTHS, of feeling tethered to the house because I felt bad in one way or another I awoke this morning somewhat rested and eager to start my day. I got my shower, had a nice breakfast, then went outside where I spent 6 hours non-stop raking leaves, burning brush and cleaning up our rather large yard. I didn't want to stop! I didn't stop even for lunch! Before I knew it it was 5:00 and I was filthy, tired, achy and oh so happy that I was given a gift, a GIFT!!, of a day with absolutely no peri symptoms. None! I gained such encouragement and am filled with such hope that after all these weeks of feeling so bad I know without a doubt that I will have better days and be able to enjoy life on a much higher level one day. My purpose for this is to encourage you and tell you that me, being 50 and going through peri for the last 12 years with this past year being my very worse, I think I am seeing light at the end of the tunnel. That proverbial rainbow of hope!! Hang in there ladies!! It will get better! God bless!

Hi Ajay,

Thank you for sharing your wonderful day! It is a blessing to have "normal" days and your attitude encourages me. I can get into such a funk and complain I tend to miss even the hour I may have that I feel normal. Life is a gift.....no matter what happens or how I feel.

Ajay, I pray that you have many more days like today.It's wonderful when you get a taste of the light at the end of the tunnel.
I'm so happy for you!!

Much luv,
Rhonda

Aren't those days the BEST!! I recall being thrilled if I had a good half hour, or a good hour!! A whole day is fantastic!! Soon the good days will out number the bad!

That's fantastic! I hope tommorrow is just as good or even better for you!

Congratulations!
I pray that you have many, many more!
Hugs, Jonie

Thanks, girls! I hope my wonderful day has encouraged many of you. I woke up this morning feeling really really sore and achy from all the work I did, but it's a GOOD kind of achy if you know what I mean. I am still so blessed by yesterday. There is hope!

Have a good day, ladies!

Oh I'm so happy that you had a good day Ajay......I CAN'T WAIT FOR THAT TO HAPPEN...it's been three years now that I have been suffering terribly.....last night was just horrible...waking up and having hot flashes and sweats and then the heart racing thing started for a few minutes...I thought that was over but apparently not. I feel like crap today and I so look forward to feeling better, even for a day....I need some hope.

Hugs,
Karen

Karen, I'm so sorry you're suffering, but yes there is hope! This past year has been horrible for me. I'm usually very active, healthy and bubbly. This past year I have been nothing but a pile of mush! I have had to let go of doing some of the things I love. I quit my job because my body just can't handle mornings. The night sweats and hot flashes have been through the roof as well as the fatigue, lightheadedness and general ickyness of menopause. I've been spotting almost daily and seem to have phantom periods from time to time. I could go on, but you get the idea. I knew I was gaining a little bit of my old self back this week because I had 2 days where actually felt like rearranging furniture, something I love to do but haven't had the energy for. Then yesterday came...oh my goodness!! What a blessing. I woke up this morning still feeling pretty normal, as far as normal goes anyway. I hope it lasts, but if it doesn't I know it's all hormones and my day is coming when this will be over and I'll feel pretty good again on a regular basis. My mother, soon to be 80, can practically run circles around me. I remember when she was going through menopause that she felt much the same way I do now, so if she made it through so can I! Hang in there, sister! There is hope!!!! ((HUGS)))

Ajay, your post is an absolute ray of sunshine.

All the best,
Marcy

Awww.......I'm so glad you feel that way. (((HUGS)))

Ajay: Thank you so much for your post---it gives us all hope! I'm on my 13th day of HRT and I had my first night of absolutely no hot flashes. Still cannot sleep and feel irritable and depressed, but...baby steps...!!!

Thats great, i hope you continue to have good days. and yes being outside and getting some sunshine and exercise can really calm you down. just knowing you acheived something by doing work outside is a picker upper. i notice when i do streneous work it calms me down.Or even cook a nice meal makes you feel good about yourself. I am happy for you

Hi Ajay,
Thanks for you lovely post. It makes me think that the days will get better as the years roll on.

Some days can be better than others I think if we take one day at a time then life sometimes isnt so bad afterall.

All the best for more nice days for you.

Take care from Deb

RRobin.....hurray for no hot flashes, but yes, baby steps! One foot in front of the other. Bless you...hope you're feeling better in no time!

Thanks Terry and Deb!
The best to both of you too. One day at a time is so true. We sometimes look too far ahead into the future and end up getting discouraged when our days are so miserable. I need to remind myself of that all the time. ((HUGS))
~~AJ

Thank you! Light at the end of the tunnel.......

Ajay

I'm so glad there is a light at the end of the tunnel and you have found it. I too have been having some wonderful days in which I feel "normal" again.
Have fun raking those leaves I know I will!

Enjoy your day
Tara

Ajay

I'm so glad there is a light at the end of the tunnel and you have found it. I too have been having some wonderful days in which I feel "normal" again.
Have fun raking those leaves I know I will!

Enjoy your day
Tara

Same here too.........I have not had a BAD day in 10 days......woohoo.....had a few so-so days but in general am feeling almost normal......now I do know the xanax is helping that but I dont care........I feel BETTER!!.............Valerie

ps hope Im not jinxing myself

Dear Valerie

So very pleased that you are feeling better.Yes the Zanax gives you a kick start but eventually as your mind is gradually calmed down you will feel that the need to use them becomes less!

So enjoy the good days!

Warm Wishes
Elizabeth