Menopause Symptoms - Episode 3: Overcoming the Shame of Taking Medication for Menopause Relief
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- Опубліковано 17 жов 2024
- In this 3rd episode, we continue to follow Jennifer's journey through perimenopause.
She shares her experiences of losing control over her body and mind, feeling shame for relying on pharmaceuticals. Jennifer deals with anxiety, depression, anger, and joint pain independently, and at one point, her depression becomes so severe that she almost requires hospitalization. She also, describes a muscle contraption around her abdomen that feels like a heart attack. To manage her pain, she resorted to taking strong painkillers like hydromorphone and morphine.
Jennifer tried different approaches to manage her symptoms, including cognitive processing therapy (CPT), which surprisingly helped her control abdominal pain better than painkillers and eventually eliminated these abdominal muscle spasms completely.
She also decided to try Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), despite feeling ashamed about it. Along with estrogen patches and progesterone micronized pills, Jennifer takes Escitalopram to treat her depression and anxiety disorder. Taking these medications daily has played a crucial role in maintaining her well-being. Additionally, she has found solace in incorporating marijuana into her personal well-being routine.
Jennifer acknowledges that a significant part of her anxiety stems from the state of the world. As she grows older, the pain and intensity of global issues seem to amplify. To cope with this distressing feeling, she consciously limits her exposure to news and social media.
Currently, Jennifer finds herself in a transitional phase of life, feeling like she is in-between different stages. She recognizes that many individuals struggle in this limbo-like space, as people often find comfort when they fit into a defined box.
To manage her anxiety during difficult moments, Jennifer keeps worry stones scattered throughout her surroundings. She believes these stones can be helpful and comforting, serving as a non-toxic way to address anxiety in the moment.
Jennifer encourages individuals to prioritize their well-being, urging them not to let shame deter them from seeking potential solutions that can provide relief, including the use of pharmaceuticals.
Don't miss Jennifer's previous episodes:
➡️ EPISODE 1: • My Perimenopause Story...
➡️ EPISODE 2: • My Perimenopause Story...
➡️ Don't miss Jennifer's women's sex during menopause: • "He Took a Little Blue...
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The work you are doing here is saving lives. You need to know that--I wish I could tell you more but as a sole earner--I can't risk anything about my performance lacking. Thank you for shedding light on what some women are going through. Especially those who have the ADHD & PMDD link making this exponentially worse. I don't have family or a spouse to support me, just women like you.
Thank you for tuning in and leaving this incredibly important message for us! We greatly appreciate your feedback! Our goal is to make a difference, one interview at a time, by helping women feel less isolated in their menopause experiences. Plus, reminding them that they are not alone in feeling confused, lost and overwhelmed. I'm sorry to hear that you don't have more support. ❤
Nice to meet you it's Steven from Uganda
Appreciate the transparency! I was so sorry to see your original business concept / website go away, as I still think it is sorely needed.
The website, www.herstasis.com, provides evidence-based information about perimenopause and menopause. It continues to be a valuable resource for women who are searching for answers. I am comfortable with showing my vulnerability if it helps others!❤
Thank you for your honesty and taking us on your journey! You will help a lot of women feeling less alone. 🙏
Thanks for tuning in and leaving this incredibly important feedback for us! We're thrilled to be making a positive impact on the lives of women who are struggling with menopause symptoms and are feeling so alone.
Thank you for sharing another honest & relatable story ❤️
We appreciate your support and encouraging comment. ❤Thank you for tuning in and showing your appreciation for our work!
I definitely feel less alone watching your videos. When you were talking about your anxiety & that you don’t think HRT is helping. You mentioned how you have always been a compassionate person open minded to other people’s suffering, I feel that I’m the same. I am also a HSP (Highly Sensitive Person). You think you also may be too?
Jennifer here. I am just starting to delve into this. I'm more a reader of explanatory science articles than self-help books (and to each their own, of course), but I bought Judith Orloff's book, The Empaths' Survival Guide (drjudithorloff.com/empath-survival-guide-description/) and very much see myself in it. Particularly the negative coping mechanisms, ahem. She goes off onto some bad "woo" tangents like adrenal fatigue which is not a thing, but overall some thought-provoking ideas.
Social media has driven me away, and I have to take regular "news breaks". Standing and staring at a rhododendron bush in full bloom today, or bees mining a hydrangea yesterday. Micro moments of beauty seem to get me through the day if it's a bad one. - Hugs from Herstasis x
Thank you- I literally just talked to my PCP today about the rage.... JINX!! Thank you again so much for this channel and these women talking about this- It helps so much to know I'm not "going crazy" alone :))) Keep these videos coming!!!
You are not going crazy! Most importantly, you are not alone in your feelings. Perimenopause and menopause are stages of life that catch many women by surprise, leaving them completely unprepared. Thanks so much for your encouraging words!!!❤
Nice to meet you it's Steven from Uganda
Hi Steven, we can’t wait to see your film!