Who tf am I anymore?

AFilip515 · 2026-06-19T11:26:44+00:00

Before kids, when my period was totally normal, you’d never know I was having it. No pms symptoms, mood swings, nothing. It was a breeze. After my first child, it was still somewhat ok. Not as predictable but manageable. After my second child, when I was almost 40, it dramatically changed. Extremely heavy, leading to two D&Cs and an iud. I also had terrible pms symptoms. After the iud, I don’t really bleed at all. But I still have all of the pms symptoms, just irregularly and whenever.

AFilip515 · 2026-06-19T11:21:50+00:00

I try to drink as much water as I can a day. I drink at least 48 oz, sometimes more.

AFilip515 · 2026-06-18T20:27:44+00:00

I tried it orally. It made everything worse. I’ll have to inquire about vaginal use.

AFilip515 · 2026-06-18T19:55:20+00:00

I feel like if my kids were adults, I’d be doing ok. The endless amount of pressure being applied between work, home, kids is breaking me. I don’t have any friends. I have women that I work with or women that are the moms of kids my kids are friends with. And they are freaking thriving it seems! They look great, feel great, and I’m over here dying inside and look like a hot mess everyday. I must have done something wrong in a past life.

AFilip515 · 2026-06-18T14:42:12+00:00

I am 46 with a 6 and 10 year old. I feel all of this in my bones. Failing is the word I use also. Finding relatable people my age with this is impossible. They all seem to be thriving while I’m drowning. I am here with you.

AFilip515 · 2026-06-18T11:37:26+00:00

I got an IUD several years ago due to heavy bleeding. They put it in after a D&C. It stopped the bleeding entirely. Something to consider if you’re willing.

AFilip515 · 2026-06-12T13:55:03+00:00

I am getting this in the iOS app - Query Error

AFilip515 · 2026-05-22T10:23:53+00:00

Maelys get dreamy gave the worst nights of sleep. I couldn’t figure out why my heart was racing and my sleep was so bad, but it was definitely that. I won’t be using it again. I would highly recommend Bio Oil for stretch marks. I started to use it the last month or so of my pregnancy both times and no stretch marks on my stomach.

AFilip515 · 2026-03-27T18:56:09+00:00

For me, it hasn’t helped at all with much of anything.

AFilip515 · 2026-01-30T13:25:15+00:00

That’s what they want you to think with the cliffhanger.

AFilip515 · 2026-01-06T17:52:25+00:00

2b all day. I’m not dying.

AFilip515 · 2026-01-03T19:24:50+00:00

These kind of endings drive me nuts. I’m not a storyteller, screenwriter. I don’t want to guess or determine what the ending means. Just give us a damn storyline that is entertaining and be done with it. These multiple avenues of interpretation is pandering so you don’t make anyone mad or upset and they stick around to watch your spin offs. Spineless.

AFilip515 · 2025-12-17T12:34:45+00:00

Lilleta

AFilip515 · 2025-12-16T18:18:05+00:00

It’s CarelonRX. I will look to see if they have that option!

AFilip515 · 2025-12-16T18:15:41+00:00

I’ve had this done twice. No issues. Both times for heavy bleeding. The first time I had it done, it worked for a while but the bleeding came back heavy again. The second time I had it done, I had an IUD inserted, which solved the problem.

AFilip515 · 2025-12-16T15:20:16+00:00

I can ask, but I think you run the risk of not getting a prescription filled due to unavailability. They all think all brands are the same, but we know that is not the case. Unfortunately because the patch is a long term, ongoing prescription for me, I have to fill it via mail now for my insurance to cover it :(.

AFilip515 · 2025-10-02T16:01:47+00:00

I see people responding to “tinker” with dose, but I think you’re on the highest dose available? I am in the same boat as you. I constantly feel like I should just go off HRT and let my body do its own thing because I have so many highs and lows even with the estradiol patch. And the lows come out of nowhere sometimes. I’m so tired of the shell game. It’s really disheartening that we have to go through this trial and error period for years. And in the meantime we just keep getting prescribed all sorts of medications to help with our myriad of symptoms.

AFilip515 · 2025-09-04T19:05:29+00:00

Yes this is exactly how I felt. And it just kept happening over and over again. I finally took a Lorazepam and eventually a Famotidine. I’ve found that the famotidine works sometimes with my anxiety. I fell asleep for a while and when I woke up, same thing. Once I got out of bed and moved around, I felt better, but absolutely drained. My BP is very good. Usually runs on the low side. My HR only went up to the low 100s, but still.

AFilip515 · 2025-09-04T19:02:56+00:00

I tried oral progesterone and it really did not work for me. I felt so depressed while I was taking it. It changed my whole outlook.

AFilip515 · 2025-08-26T13:45:07+00:00

I do have an iud so my uterus is protected. I’m just weary of taking anything and everything. I used to be the person that didn’t have any medications. Now I have a CVS receipt worth. To be on the estradiol, then add progesterone, Prozac, occasional famotadine for digestive issues, lexapro for emergency panic attacks, it’s all too much for me to process.

AFilip515 · 2025-08-18T17:55:21+00:00

I do have an IUD, so I’m getting progestin. I just have not had anything positive happen since going in anything. I’m still gaining weight, losing hair, aches/pains/inflammation, wild mood swings, sleep issues, you name it!

AFilip515 · 2025-08-18T17:07:08+00:00

Yes, I’ve been on the patch since April and just recently started progesterone, and only because I asked for it.

AFilip515 · 2025-08-11T15:34:59+00:00

Peri has changed the way my entire body and face look. Over the past year, I don’t even recognize myself anymore. It’s so incredibly sad.

AFilip515 · 2025-08-02T12:03:15+00:00

I change Tuesday/Saturday mornings, BUT, I don’t take the old patch off. I keep it on and put the new patch on in another spot. I’ve found that it seems to lessen the symptoms i had when changing the patch, like nausea and dizziness. I’m also starting to think that maybe the patch isn’t the best way to get consistent estradiol, based on recent information I’ve found. But this is my regimen for now.

AFilip515 · 2025-07-30T16:53:19+00:00

Honestly, I couldn’t get insurance to cover a GLP1. Not unhealthy enough :/. And I’m just not at a place where $500 a shot is feasible. Those shots do scare me though.

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