I apologize for all comments and questions that went unanswered over the past week. I took a much needed break from the online Internet world. I had many things to do at home that I have been neglecting for awhile and since Bill was away and I was alone this was the perfect time to do them.
I have been way too wrapped up in this virtual world and I did a lot of thinking about the way I have been spending my time for the past 2 years. I realize that I have lost all track of my friends because I have been totally happy with Bill, my pets, this computer, and my life, but without Bill in my life I would be one lonely person.
I realize that I am becoming a shut-in. I really don’t like to think of myself as antisocial, but I guess I am. I still blame everything on menopause right now because that’s a handy excuse for me to be alone and not depress other people. At any rate I’ll work it out and as soon as I get caught up with e-mail and a trillion other things that went unattended I will answer all comments.
I hear you on all counts, since I have started my website I have spent too many hours at the computer. I have not spent a lot of time on my blog until I discovered Entrecard which was about a week and a half ago. I am now plugged into the computer! But I know tomorrow I will do the same
Menopause has not been easy for me either. I’ve had depression to deal with, too. The doctor I go to for my fibromyalgia did a hormone test on me. (not the same kind of test my gynecologist does) I had a hormone imbalance with too much estrogen, so she prescribed natural compounded progesterone. It really makes a difference in my depression level. Also, I have to make sure I get eight hours “quality” sleep every night. I take melatonin, two 5HTP’s (which helps depression), magnesium and calcium citrate at bedtime to aid in getting quality sleep. Excercising really helps, so I try to take several long walks every week. My outlook is nearly always better after walking. It’s also because while I’m walking I pray to God. I talk to Him, pour my heart out to Him, and to be totally honest…I couldn’t have made it through menopause without Him. One of my favorite verses from the Bible is “the joy of the Lord is my strength.” I’m thankful for supportive family who have been such a blessing during menopause. I had no idea five years ago that going through menopause would have been this rough! I have a friend who’s going through the same things, and we just laugh about our forgetfulness. It helps to have friends who are experiencing the same thing! Email me anytime you want to talk about menopause!
Hi Charla,
Thanks for stopping by and sharing. I was reading about the side effects that melatonin can cause and that it isn’t approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration so you pretty much take it at your own risk. If I try it I would have to make sure it’s synthetic and not natural because of the virus connected with using the pineal gland of animals.
You sound like you are doing okay with it though. How long have you been using it? I’m glad to know that you have a supportive family because that’s very important. I’m hoping I will be through this cursed thing soon. I have a phobia concerning doctors so I don’t go and since my back is wacky I can’t do a lot of walking at one time so I have the Bean which I exercise with. You have a great weekend and thanks again.
Hi Jeannine,
I appreciate you stopping to comment and eventually we get these things sorted out don’t we? Have a good one and happy dropping to you.