I appreciate these posts so much Lindsay - I personally don’t know how much HRT is helping the precarious state of my own mental health these days, but at least feel that my current doctor is not dismissive about how much of an impact these symptoms can have on your life and that of everyone around you. I was completely unprepared for the impact perimenopause would have on my brain.
Completely agree, and so glad you have a supportive GP who is listening to you and not fobbing you off, Kate. It's also really important to remember that HRT is only one potential piece of a v complex puzzle. Here's hoping for more recalibration soon, and also let's get a coffee pls 🙏
I certainly recognise that hormonal disruption (and know it affected my mum too - though sadly, in hindsight), was told 'not to sweat the small stuff' by a female GP at worse and was told it's perimenopause at best, but not how to manage it / help myself ... f***ing nightmare ...
I appreciate these posts so much Lindsay - I personally don’t know how much HRT is helping the precarious state of my own mental health these days, but at least feel that my current doctor is not dismissive about how much of an impact these symptoms can have on your life and that of everyone around you. I was completely unprepared for the impact perimenopause would have on my brain.
same.
Completely agree, and so glad you have a supportive GP who is listening to you and not fobbing you off, Kate. It's also really important to remember that HRT is only one potential piece of a v complex puzzle. Here's hoping for more recalibration soon, and also let's get a coffee pls 🙏
Thanks Lindsay. I’ll ping you a wee msg soon x
Such an insightful article thank you Lindsay. Has really made me think...
Thanks for reading, May x
I certainly recognise that hormonal disruption (and know it affected my mum too - though sadly, in hindsight), was told 'not to sweat the small stuff' by a female GP at worse and was told it's perimenopause at best, but not how to manage it / help myself ... f***ing nightmare ...
Oh completely, Sue. The number of similar conversations I have had over the past few years…