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Are you perimenopausal, right in the thick of it? How old are you? Are you lucky enough to have a medical provider who is trained and experienced in working with menopausal women? Have you had a dexa scan? Look forward to hearing more.
I am 52 and in the thick of it. Brain fog and anxiety are the most severe symptoms. I have all the others but night sweats don’t matter if I can’t function at my job. I’m an attorney and my ability to think and remember are essential. I waited too long to speak to my doctor and he is a great on that I have been with for 20 years but very traditional. He said his partner has been going to conferences on menopause and I might need to meet with him as well. He put me on HRT and klonopin for the anxiety. I fear I may need to take a leave of absence.
I am 52 and in the thick of it. Brain fog and anxiety are the most severe symptoms. I have all the others but night sweats don’t matter if I can’t function at my job. I’m an attorney and my ability to think and remember are essential. I waited too long to speak to my doctor and he is a great on that I have been with for 20 years but very traditional. He said his partner has been going to conferences on menopause and I might need to meet with him as well. He put me on HRT and klonopin for the anxiety. I fear I may need to take a leave of absence.
I'm sorry you are going through this. I can understand your concerns. There is a tremendous group of supportive folks here with helpful experiences that they can share. Would you be inclined to take some time for yourself on a medical leave. Some time to get your feet on the ground, rest and get the help from your doctors that you need? How great that you have a doctor with menopause training to
help. You are not alone!!!
Menopause.org
I am 52 and in the thick of it. Brain fog and anxiety are the most severe symptoms. I have all the others but night sweats don’t matter if I can’t function at my job. I’m an attorney and my ability to think and remember are essential. I waited too long to speak to my doctor and he is a great on that I have been with for 20 years but very traditional. He said his partner has been going to conferences on menopause and I might need to meet with him as well. He put me on HRT and klonopin for the anxiety. I fear I may need to take a leave of absence.
@nicholebooker I have an alternate solution. I am 50, take Tamoxifen for (male) breast cancer. It causes menopause, hot flashes and brain fog.
My therapist recommended neurofeedback. I’ve completed 20 sessions and can tell you honestly, I no longer have brain fog or anxiety. I have 20 more sessions to help with ADHD, executive function and sensory processing disorder.
I am also a principal business analyst for a health insurance company. Having brain fog did impair my judgement at work.
It takes a lot of work, self awareness but now I am present without trying. 🙂
I'm sorry you are going through this. I can understand your concerns. There is a tremendous group of supportive folks here with helpful experiences that they can share. Would you be inclined to take some time for yourself on a medical leave. Some time to get your feet on the ground, rest and get the help from your doctors that you need? How great that you have a doctor with menopause training to
help. You are not alone!!!
Menopause.org
@gravity3 I am seriously thinking about taking leave. It just scares me to think how this will affect my career but I also am concerned, if i don't, the career consequences could be worse.
Here is a list of simple techniques that may help more immediately.
Arvind's experience with neurofeedback is so interesting and helpful.
I have found that my anxiety is helped most often by getting out in nature, planting my feet on the earth, planting something, feeding the birds and simple mindfulness meditation. https://tpcfc.org/how-to-deal-with-overthinking-and-anxiety-10-ways-to-calm-your-mind/
Do you have a therapist who can be part of your team at this time when you may need more support?
Here is a list of simple techniques that may help more immediately.
Arvind's experience with neurofeedback is so interesting and helpful.
I have found that my anxiety is helped most often by getting out in nature, planting my feet on the earth, planting something, feeding the birds and simple mindfulness meditation. https://tpcfc.org/how-to-deal-with-overthinking-and-anxiety-10-ways-to-calm-your-mind/
Do you have a therapist who can be part of your team at this time when you may need more support?
@gravity3 One other thing I did before Neurofeedback, the therapist prescribed a device called an Alpha Stim. Unfortunately insurance does not cover the cost. I bought it for anxiety and it helped. However, after 20 sessions of Neurofeedback that has negated anxiety, I no longer use the Alpha Stim, my brain is calm vs restless. https://alpha-stim.com/
This is where I go for Neurofeedback. https://www.neurobehavior.com/
@gravity3 One other thing I did before Neurofeedback, the therapist prescribed a device called an Alpha Stim. Unfortunately insurance does not cover the cost. I bought it for anxiety and it helped. However, after 20 sessions of Neurofeedback that has negated anxiety, I no longer use the Alpha Stim, my brain is calm vs restless. https://alpha-stim.com/
This is where I go for Neurofeedback. https://www.neurobehavior.com/
Thank you all so much! I can't BELIEVE doctors don't sit down with all of their patients BEFORE this happens, so we know what to expect and what to do. I remember after having my babies, my doctor talking to me about how feeling blue is normal but if it doesn't pass, what to do, don't wait, etc.
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Glad you are here. Can you tell us more about what is happening? And about you!
Are you perimenopausal, right in the thick of it? How old are you? Are you lucky enough to have a medical provider who is trained and experienced in working with menopausal women? Have you had a dexa scan? Look forward to hearing more.
I am 52 and in the thick of it. Brain fog and anxiety are the most severe symptoms. I have all the others but night sweats don’t matter if I can’t function at my job. I’m an attorney and my ability to think and remember are essential. I waited too long to speak to my doctor and he is a great on that I have been with for 20 years but very traditional. He said his partner has been going to conferences on menopause and I might need to meet with him as well. He put me on HRT and klonopin for the anxiety. I fear I may need to take a leave of absence.
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I'm sorry you are going through this. I can understand your concerns. There is a tremendous group of supportive folks here with helpful experiences that they can share. Would you be inclined to take some time for yourself on a medical leave. Some time to get your feet on the ground, rest and get the help from your doctors that you need? How great that you have a doctor with menopause training to
help. You are not alone!!!
Menopause.org
@nicholebooker I have an alternate solution. I am 50, take Tamoxifen for (male) breast cancer. It causes menopause, hot flashes and brain fog.
My therapist recommended neurofeedback. I’ve completed 20 sessions and can tell you honestly, I no longer have brain fog or anxiety. I have 20 more sessions to help with ADHD, executive function and sensory processing disorder.
I am also a principal business analyst for a health insurance company. Having brain fog did impair my judgement at work.
It takes a lot of work, self awareness but now I am present without trying. 🙂
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2 Reactions@gravity3 I am seriously thinking about taking leave. It just scares me to think how this will affect my career but I also am concerned, if i don't, the career consequences could be worse.
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1 ReactionHere is a list of simple techniques that may help more immediately.
Arvind's experience with neurofeedback is so interesting and helpful.
I have found that my anxiety is helped most often by getting out in nature, planting my feet on the earth, planting something, feeding the birds and simple mindfulness meditation.
https://tpcfc.org/how-to-deal-with-overthinking-and-anxiety-10-ways-to-calm-your-mind/
Do you have a therapist who can be part of your team at this time when you may need more support?
You are not alone.
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1 ReactionI have also used this technique for anxiety
https://drjud.com/rain-exercise/
@gravity3 One other thing I did before Neurofeedback, the therapist prescribed a device called an Alpha Stim. Unfortunately insurance does not cover the cost. I bought it for anxiety and it helped. However, after 20 sessions of Neurofeedback that has negated anxiety, I no longer use the Alpha Stim, my brain is calm vs restless.
https://alpha-stim.com/
This is where I go for Neurofeedback.
https://www.neurobehavior.com/
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Thanks Arvind. I'm going to have a look at the website.
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1 ReactionThank you all so much! I can't BELIEVE doctors don't sit down with all of their patients BEFORE this happens, so we know what to expect and what to do. I remember after having my babies, my doctor talking to me about how feeling blue is normal but if it doesn't pass, what to do, don't wait, etc.
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