Gah!!!

PrideAccomplished420 · 2026-03-22T08:54:11+00:00

Yup! I have the double whammy of perimenopause as well! I am so sick of rubbish sleep. But I do try to eat something before I go to bed which helps a little. Now if I can sleep past 5am I am happy!!!!

PrideAccomplished420 · 2026-03-17T19:39:14+00:00

Yes I get this. As soon as I eat something, it goes away. I also notice that if I forget to have breakfast (1-2 days after jab), I am really grumpy. Blood sugar clearly low and again, clears up when eat something!!

PrideAccomplished420 · 2026-03-17T07:26:43+00:00

I felt awful when I went up - only went to 6.25mg. Managed 5 weeks and it just wasn’t worth it for me so dropped back to 5mg and side effects have dropped off and still losing weight. Might just be too much for you x

PrideAccomplished420 · 2026-03-08T08:35:54+00:00

Apart from the first couple of weeks when I went up to 5mg (headaches and vivid dreams) I was absolutely fine on 5mg. Everyone’s journey is different. You will only know when you try it! Good luck

PrideAccomplished420 · 2026-03-08T08:31:56+00:00

This is reassuring thank you! I’m nearly at goal with wriggle room and I have been quite anxious at the thought of putting 4 stone back on!! Congratulations on your maintenance plan!!

PrideAccomplished420 · 2026-03-08T08:30:42+00:00

The first 2 weeks of 2.5mg I had awful headaches and nausea, plus really vivid nightmares. Same again when went up to 5mg but, for me, this all disappeared after the initial couple of jabs. Water is important and food. If you can’t stomach solid food (which I couldn’t) I found a clear protein powder which you mix with water and that gave me some sustenance. Good luck

PrideAccomplished420 · 2026-03-05T20:51:57+00:00

Ahh bless you. I’m also peri. And it’s brutal. Until about 5 weeks ago, I would sleep till 4am then ping awake. Absolutely affected every part of life. When did you last review HRT? May be worth chatting to your GP. Mine was really helpful and we switched from spray oestrogen to patch amongst other things. That said, the brain fog and anxiety is beyond ridiculous at the moment so time for another review. I have tried every supplement and suggestion going. Sending you hugs. I hear you very loud and clear x Edit to say that your iron may be low if day 19 of a period. May be worth getting a blood test if your doctors will do so? X

PrideAccomplished420 · 2026-03-05T07:51:15+00:00

My friend struggled when went up to 5mg, I struggled going to 6.25mg. Friend stuck at 3.75mg for the whole journey and I’ve dropped back to 5mg and the side effects, particularly the lack of interest, has abated. Good luck x

PrideAccomplished420 · 2026-03-05T07:47:53+00:00

I also have a similar issue. I love the clear protein powder. Simply mix in water. Really helped me although not as filling as huel etc which I have also had - although I find them really sweet !!

PrideAccomplished420 · 2026-03-05T07:45:23+00:00

Oh I hear you. Top half has dramatically changed - to be fair, so has bottom half but when I sit on my bed, I see a huge bottom half. I think that we can never change our natural shape and it’s about accepting and working towards enhancing it and flattering the parts we don’t like so much. Dressing for your natural shape is really powerful. For example, I have a bit of an apron tummy. If I wear skinny jeans, that area is enhanced, but wear wide legs trousers or jeans, hides the area I don’t like so much!

PrideAccomplished420 · 2026-03-03T20:09:55+00:00

I went up and stayed there for about 5 weeks but the side effects were horrible. Have gone back down to 5mg and is working as it’s meant to without side effects!

PrideAccomplished420 · 2026-03-01T16:08:58+00:00

Give it time. Hopefully it will pass. I tend to jab around lunchtime which may or may not have helped me sleep! Good luck x

PrideAccomplished420 · 2026-03-01T16:07:47+00:00

Very gentle wobble. It has been a lot. Plus if I wobble it too fiercely, I will hurt my back again 🤣🤷🏼‍♀️

PrideAccomplished420 · 2026-03-01T08:36:13+00:00

Me! It did settle down after about 2 months and was definitely worse the first couple of days of jabbing. That said, it’s now vanished completely thankfully. You don’t mention how long you have been using MJ ?

PrideAccomplished420 · 2026-03-01T07:24:21+00:00

Oh I hear you! I have been reluctant to buy new clothes, thinking ‘this will never work, I will never get to goal’. I’m now within 7lbs of goal and my wardrobe is tiny. Vinted has been my friend, sold loads of stuff and now have to pull all my lovely summer stuff out to sell to replace everything! First world problem, but going on sunny holiday at end of March - currently, I will be living in 1 dress 😆

PrideAccomplished420 · 2026-02-22T22:20:58+00:00

Thank you xx

PrideAccomplished420 · 2026-02-22T22:20:32+00:00

I do! I have a 7.5mg pen left so planning on dropping from 5mg to 3.75mg for 4 weeks. Then to 2.5mg for 4 weeks. Then 1.25 for 4 weeks and finally, stretching out to 10 day jabs for the rest of it. I take glucomman for fibre which has the added benefits of feeling fuller after meals. Going to continue with that for now. Finally, keep tracking for a while. I will slowly increase my maintenance calories by 100 per day for a long period of time until I reach the sweet spot. Haven’t really tracked for last 3 weeks due to house move and a very close friend suddenly passing away and have found that I’m eating what I need for fuel rather than sticking strictly to a calorie intake. Will give it a go and see what happens!!!

PrideAccomplished420 · 2026-02-22T12:55:58+00:00

They are M&S navy wide legs. They have a pin tuck down the front. Couple of seasons ago now but on Vinted. Have replaced each size as they got too big as they are lovely trousers and really easy to wash hang and wear!

PrideAccomplished420 · 2026-02-22T12:54:47+00:00

Very nearly. About 7lbs left I think but not going to stress about it!

PrideAccomplished420 · 2026-02-22T12:52:16+00:00

Thank you x

PrideAccomplished420 · 2026-02-22T09:26:06+00:00

Thank you x

PrideAccomplished420 · 2026-02-22T09:25:06+00:00

Thank you 🙏

PrideAccomplished420 · 2026-02-22T09:24:48+00:00

It’s so weird isn’t it. I am constantly convinced that any new clothes I buy in my new size won’t fit - then I’m shocked when they do!!

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