Penny Becomes Emotional As She Shares How Menopause Has Affected Her | Loose Women

As we launch our Menopause Manifesto, Penny, Ruth, Jane and Judi have another personal, transparent and emotional conversation on how menopause has affected them in all areas, what methods they use to cope with it and advice to those who are yet to cross that bridge.
From series 25, broadcast on 27/09/21
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[@Indiekiwi]

No one tells you the long list of symptoms you’re going to have not only physically, but also mentally. It’s a great shame it’s treated as such a secret and rarely discussed in families.

[@annemackenzie7295]

I was so touched by Penny’s reaction to what she’s been through and for the tender way in which she shared her experience with us - thank you ❤

[@Angel-j8e]

Brain fog, weight gain and sweats but also the ignorance of others especially at work .

[@sharonboehm5296]

i have been going through all these things as a 60 year old single female. doing a devotional/ meditation each morning like the 23rd Psalm and it gives me strength and perspective.❤

[@annemackenzie7295]

Me too! I love that psalm ❤🙏

[@Yasmina-1979at]

I’m having perimenopause and the night sweats and nightmares are frightening sometimes

[@harpsailorharp6716gg]

Its the depression i cant cope with

[@normaatkinson2533]

Yep; stress, lack of confidence, lack of sleep, weight gain, internal combustion of heat..no sweats ...but the brain fog !! Quick to temper was horrible , for everyone 🤦‍♀️ However, Hrt oral + then patches have been a great help !! It's a case of asking for support from anyone + everyone tbh...GP, hubby, kids, work too !! It will get easier 🤗

[@JoannaLewis-us3sn]

Thank you for that im just going through bad time and as a OCd suffere it makes my perimenopause even worse

[@codzy3532]

it feels like lifes throwing you a lot of basketballs and you have to learn to catch everyone of them ugh i have menopause and i hate it you dont feel sweet friendly nice person u used to be you feel like snapping at everyone jekyl hyde persona ugh i wish men got this God bless an help all of us menopausal women ☺❤🙏👵

[@Angel-j8e]

You need to continue to discuss this..

[@karenmarwil3905]

I’m almost into menopause here in the states and just recently like a week and a half have had such crazy anxiety and depression (something I struggled with throughout my entire life) and it’s been awful. I don’t want to do anything with myself and I feel bad about everything of where I am at in my life. I’ve lost interest and I am very alone. I don’t even know what the point is. How frustrating that I am dealing with these feelings all over again in my life at 52 yrs old. And I have searched everywhere and can’t believe that there are no supports groups for menopausal women near me. It’s very very frustrating.

[@TheCorala]

Lady, lady. You MUST get a grip and understand the value of your God-given life. Fight for yr life. Healthy diet/supplements and reach out to others . We are to inspire each other. Connect w your Creator. Depression and menopause are not to win. God help and strengthen you.

[@allylou5151]

I concur with what you wrote sorry you're going through it too

[@MissS87]

I understand exactly what you're going through. I'm in perimenopause, I don't know how much more I can take. I have several panic attacks throughout out the day. The depression is awful. The intrusive irrational thoughts are running me to the ground. I'm here if you ever want to chat.

[@karenmarwil3905]

@@MissS87 I appreciate you being here. Thank you for seeing me and hearing me. I made the decision to go on Biodentical Hormone Replacement Therapy. It’s a crème that has a percentage of estrogen and a percentage of progesterone in it. It’s called BIEST. It’s compounding so I do pay out of pocket every 3 months and it’s $137 which isn’t bad. I do everything naturally so I chose this route for myself. Let me tell that it’s been about a month and it has changed my entire world! For the first time in my entire life I feel the most “normal” than I ever have! It’s been such a blessing and such a joy to not have any of the symptoms I was having before. I couldn’t take the way I was feeling anymore and to finally have relief of all the suffering is a godsend! I’m here for you too sister! We are here for eachother through this time!!!! We don’t have suffer the way we have been suffering though! Maybe it’s time to look into some alternative options for you too so you can get back to living your life! 🩷🥰🌈🦋🌸

[@christosmythos]

EARLY? WE SHOULD HAVE TALKED ABOUT THE MENOPAUSE THIRTY YEARS AGO ALREADY!!!!

[@theenglishtrainer3003]

Hello ladies, 55 here. For me is not being so bad. I take good care of myself and I am more active than ever so don't overworry. In my case no depression, some sweat and hot flashes, but other than that happier than ever. I am divorced, no kids. I like my job, I study and make art, I have a good life. It is not the same for everyone!

[@Angel-j8e]

Really happy for you, but it’s not straight forward for everyone..

[@lenkiewiczlover7256]

I was like you, 5 years just sweats and a bit of hair loss, no hrt. Felt amazing, best ever, until - suddenly out of the blue I had to have a hysterectomy- no ovaries meaning no residual hormones into older age (as with natural menopause) - cold turkey symptoms for life possibly - now on hrt and can’t imagine life without it, whereas I never used it in the past.

[@Laelin123]

Thank you for talking about this. I am much younger, but not too far off and this is giving me insight into what might be coming and look into how to prepare.

[@MultiVince95]

Monday 27th September 2021

[@karencolyn5290]

"even the dog was relieved" 😂