Is this a symptom of perimenopause? I feel like I can't accomplish anything and that I have a ton of stuff to do...like I'm paddling and getting no where. This feeling of being overwhelmed is terrible. Then I also feel like I have no energy and the anxiety and depression is creeping in again. I am going to start my Revival and take it religiously - hope it helps. Also haven't been taking my biest and progest like I should....I guess it's my own fault.

Having had severe PMS, before perimenopause, I knew that feeling of being overwhelmed. If the Revival helped, by all means resume it. Try not to blame yourself. Also, I've found if I say to myself, I'll tidy up the kitchen a little, rather than thinking I've got to clean this entire house, yard etc., it makes it a bit less overwhelming. Also, cut yourself some slack, as perimenopause can be EXHAUSTING!!! I hate that overwhelmed feeling!!

Mrs. Squirrel, I could feel overwhelmed, and I was overwhelmed. My life would have been overwhelming to me even if I hadn't been sick (I think). I just had to slow my pace of life down to a crawl to accomodate my sickness and healing. My priorities changed... I don't know how similar my experience was to yours, but I hope that sharing my perspective on this may help somewhat...

Mrs. Squirrel, I know the feeling you are having, and with me it isn't like i'm running the country or anything--but that is how it makes me feel. (wow--what IF i had to do that) I don't have any advice for you but what chriscarol said makes a lot of sense and I do try to slowly work at things and it isn't AS overwhelming. But then you turn around and it is something else. Hang in there, I find when I am at the worst, if I come here and post--it is sort of like chatting with your friends over coffee--and makes me feel alot better. Talk to you later Melody

Mrs Squirrel~~of all the feelings I've had so far in peri-meno..I think the feeling of being overwhelmed is the worst. The smallest of tasks are overwhelming. Today I'm trying to finish washing windows..I started them one week ago. Before peri..I could do them all at once..now I do a couple at a time and only every few days. I get so frustrated..I can relate to the lack of energy...I'm hoping someday it returns. Melb is so right..coming here is the best medicine..because we're all going through this. Hugs~~finola

Mrs. Squirrel and all my friends, I think the single most important thing I have learned during all this, is that we simply cannot keep the pace that we once kept, and we cannot ignore the changes we are experiencing. I no longer can run on 5 hours sleep, drink 5 cups of coffee, grab a quick shower, eat fast food, and head out the door to work 10-12 hours a day, to then come home to cook, clean, and be charming and sexy. I can't do it. I fought it for a long time, and what that ended up doing is causing major anxiety, depression, and a feeling of being overwhelmed, and even desperate. We need to find what works for us, and going in a million directions DOES NOT WORK. When they came up with the expression Change of Life, that's what they meant. It's not called Change of Periods. This is life changing, and we need to slow down and listen to our bodies. This site has given us an enormous tool. Now we need to take what we have learned and actually implement it. We are not the same. I think if we recognize that, work with that, understand that, and make adjustments in our lives and daily routines, we can be even better.

leanne~~Like I said somewhere else..you're very wise!! I guess change of life also does mean to slow down..its hard admitting that were getting older..and sometimes it's easy to blame it all on menopause, but I must remember I'm not 20 anymore..maybe it's time to just let things go a little and enjoy life more~~

YIPPEE, YEAH, WOOO HOO.......!!!! You got it, Finola.....Let all the bad stuff goooooooooo.............poof! Gone!:cool:

wow leanne---change of life---I never really "thought" of it--- sitting here reading your post, it got me crying---how is that for mood swings---this is why all this meno stuff makes me so mad--one minute i'm on one track and the next----derailed and going a different direction. I just hope I can get to the right station and it be the one i left from so long ago. Melody

Yeaaaa Leanne i agree ----let it go and enjoy. I am alittle different in that i have really never done what i am supposed to do in life ---meaning i have never felt i have lived a full life ----- well now is a good time to start living and being who i am meant to be. with the years we do have the advantage of wisdom. Lets go girls --we can do it--- we are stronger than we think. together we can make a new and better life ---a new start. a new beginning thanks to powersurge bringing us together.:o:D:D:D:P:P:P:P;):P:P:o:o:cool::cool::cool: love u all Darling

MrsSquirrel, I understand.. TOTALLY. Between 2001 and 2002 my life was spiraling out of control, little by little, then in one BIG Blast. After being a short-term caregiver for my Dad, he suddenly passed away. I was involved in an unhealthy relationship, I moved twice, had been running a business and responsible for several employees -- that was draining me emotionally. During this time, my youngest left for college out of state - now I was a single woman, empty-nester for the first time in 26 years. Stuck in a high-maintenance older large home with a pool-from-hell and no help. And this is just skimming **some** of what was happening during this time. Circumstances were basically large building blocks of burden and frustration...stacking up bigger and bigger... and tumbling down. HARD. During this time my journey into meno changes was happening and I became basically non-functional for a while. I literally had to sit down with every ounce of concentration I could muster to tackle SIMPLE... and I do mean SMALL tasks. Depressed and OVERWHELMED. I crawled my way out slowly taking baby steps. As some of the others have stated, with small accomplishments first. Now I'm in a smaller home I can manage, I downsized business (which meant letting go of employees and clients) and can office from home. Hard decisions were made to alter my life into a more manageable state. And I started taking time for myself. Now I bike, hike, spend time outdoors... travel and have time for some simple things that were soul nurturing. My spiritual side is back! After about a year and some help from good friends, I have ME back... Sorry this is a long dissertation.. or ramble. I know overwhelming... it can be conquered. The feelings of being back in control can be regained... not at once, but with one small step at a time, self nurturing and most importantly, information such as supplied with this great website. Give yourself time... and love. Hang in... Hopeful

THANKS HOPEFUL - Im now hopeful ............ That small window into your life and soul was inspirational................. like a long glass of water when you've been thirsty for hours - Sweet. Hugs Julie x

When they came up with the expression Change of Life, that's what they meant. Leanne> I love that! I know my life will be change forever!! Multitasking was my middle name, now I can barely do one thing at a time.... Just one question, I'm already moving like a snail WHAT NOW????

Hey SM, I'll answer that question. STOP! Smell the roses and take time for you! Right now, we need to comfort ourselves! Peace AA

Anxiety Attack is right... Who says we have to move FAST?? Where is it written that we must do all and be all??? If you're moving like a snail SO WHAT?? You just be the best darn snail you can be!! I have spent my whole life raising the bar.... now I'm lowering it, and I feel so much better!! Good Luck!!!

I can relate to so many of you dear ladies. I have so much to do and here I sit. I use to be so energetic, and I still am in my mind, but my body isn't cooperating. I feel so guilty because I'm not accomplishing all that I know I can, and time just passes. Darling, it hit home when you said, you never felt you have lived a full life. I am 52 and still trying to figure out what I want to do. That's great that you are being positive about it! Finola, I relate that the smallest of tasks seem overwhelming. That is wonderful that you are getting your windows washed even if it takes longer. It seems like everything I do is in slow motion. Do you ladies feel that way? It is weird. I'll say to myself, okay I have to sweep and mop the floor, and if I do it, it's like I'm in another world moving in slow motion. Maybe my hormones will be better tomorrow.