I think the hardest part of menopause, for me, is the mental toll it's taking on my daily existence. Being uncomfortably hot is running a photo finish second place, but waking up and wanting to burst into tears, or being pissed off at the entire world for no other reason than you're conscious is insanity. To make matters even worse, I feel completely alone in my meno-misery. I'm beginning to understand why women were institutionalized in the 19th century. Here's an interesting read: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-1168710/The-mad-mad-menopause-LOUISE-FOXCROFT-charts-fascinating-gruesome-history-.html
Thankfully, I'm not quite ready for a padded cell, but was feeling particularly straight-jacket worthy a couple mornings ago. I wanted to throw things and/or crawl out of my own skin. My daughters gave me a wide berth, all the while asking if there was anything they could do, which was met by unintelligible mumbling. Feeling an intervention was necessary, they left for about an hour and returned with "surprises." They know I hate surprises, but in this case, it turned out to be the best medicine I could have asked for! I cannot tell you how much these girls have blessed my life. There was Kool & The Gang singing Celebration, banners, party hats, noise makers, candy, a piñata, a Damnit Doll, boards games and a happy Buddha...and lots of laughter. Love has healing powers that should never be forgotten, underestimated or taken for granted. That being said, there's still a piñata with my name on it!!
Peace
Thankfully, I'm not quite ready for a padded cell, but was feeling particularly straight-jacket worthy a couple mornings ago. I wanted to throw things and/or crawl out of my own skin. My daughters gave me a wide berth, all the while asking if there was anything they could do, which was met by unintelligible mumbling. Feeling an intervention was necessary, they left for about an hour and returned with "surprises." They know I hate surprises, but in this case, it turned out to be the best medicine I could have asked for! I cannot tell you how much these girls have blessed my life. There was Kool & The Gang singing Celebration, banners, party hats, noise makers, candy, a piñata, a Damnit Doll, boards games and a happy Buddha...and lots of laughter. Love has healing powers that should never be forgotten, underestimated or taken for granted. That being said, there's still a piñata with my name on it!!
Peace
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