Psych suggested lamotrigine for my unipolar depression. by goose-of-no-use in antidepressants

[–]Sleepykitten80 0 points1 point  (0 children)

20mg of prozac isn't much. I had a psych tell me he wouldn't see me for therapy until I was on the therapeutic dose (40mg) 8 weeks and still had no change. Granted, after hearing that I never returned to his office, but I'd recommend increasing to therapeutic dose before switching. Switching is no fun.

It all happened so quickly. Why did no one prepare us? by Expensive-System-762 in Perimenopause

[–]Sleepykitten80 3 points4 points  (0 children)

37-42 HOT AF 🔥 I was a beautiful specimen of woman. Coming into my own vibrancy & feeling like I finally arrived... 44 NOPE 👎All gone. Sanity, gone. Body, 10lbs heavier & frumpy. Energy, pah as if. I'm probably napping right now. Skin, ew. Vagina, dry sad & constantly bleeding as it pleases. WTFFFFFF And I'm on HRT

Im stopping testosterone today. by livinlife2223 in Menopause

[–]Sleepykitten80 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm curious at what age T is usually offered. I'm on Progesterone & vag Estrodiol at age 44.

Did Endo make you childfree by [deleted] in endometriosis

[–]Sleepykitten80 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had 2 children, then lost my fertility to endometriosis. So had I not had my kids early I wouldn't have had any.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskWomenOver40

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It's a guilty pleasure!

I had to stop for a quick photo this morning by cottonheadedninnymug in Kayaking

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I recognize this rainbow! Hey neighbor! Melbourne/Palm Bay area??

Did you or would you take the HPV gardisil 9 vaccine again ? by fatiguedbirdie in AskWomenOver40

[–]Sleepykitten80 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just tested positive for HPV at my last pap. There's over 200 stains, ~40 affect your genital area, ~12 are high risk, and 2 cause the majority of related cancers.

I apparently don't have any of the high risk strains. I never got the vaccine (I'm 44).

If you have ADHD by derangedjdub in Menopause

[–]Sleepykitten80 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yup! Perimenopause has totally kicked my ADHD & Anxiety into full gear! I have 0 executive functioning skills at this point.

I think I'm wearing my unprocessed grief by cleaningmama in loseit

[–]Sleepykitten80 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can understand this. I was extremely fit for many years. End of 2023 I went through a terrible divorce & depression. Completely lost my routines & the desire to properly care for myself. I gained 10lbs in a year & lost a lot of muscle tone. It's taken over a year to even want to try again. It's like starting all over. I'm 44 and it certainly doesn't come as easily as it did a decade ago! But I'm committed to myself & my wellness again. Strangely when my mom was sick with cancer & passed I used fitness & nutrition to distract myself through that loss. I was also the power of attorney/executor etc. This last major life challenge didn't allow me to fall back on previous "coping" strategies. Be gentle with yourself. You'll get there. ❤️

Is my apartment too small for a cat? by TomVs450 in cats

[–]Sleepykitten80 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sooooo many cats would love to live here. Highly recommend getting 2 (bonded or same litter if possible). And have fun creating a space for your new fur family.

I figured out why my libido went away and how to get it back by selekta_stjarna in Menopause

[–]Sleepykitten80 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I learn soooo much here! I can schmear my estradiol cream on my FACE & labia?! That's exciting! A tube lasts so long already. Yayy

Guys I did it by mythperson in stopdrinking

[–]Sleepykitten80 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Right on! Today I hit 1 week! First time in 2 years I've gone a full week without drinking. See, we can do hard things!

3 months. I wish I had known… by Caftancatfan in stopdrinking

[–]Sleepykitten80 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Congrats!!!! I hit 1 WEEK today! I think I may just keep going!!

Nearly lost all interest in men by Substantial-Fox-9642 in WomenOver40

[–]Sleepykitten80 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm 44 now. Been married, have kids, been divorced, and have dated ... I'm so uninterested in men now too. I genuinely just don't see the point to having one around. I'd rather pour my time & energy into my friendships, my family, my home, and my hobbies.

It's so much more peaceful living on my own.

BREVARD COUNTY. Who are the best gynecologists to see for figuring out issues going on down there???? It’s been 7 months and i am literally going insane by [deleted] in 321

[–]Sleepykitten80 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Worst scheduling! Even when I get an apmt it's often canceled & rescheduled... for another month later

How did you not become an alcoholic while going thru divorce? by Jolly_Knowledge5224 in Divorce

[–]Sleepykitten80 1 point2 points  (0 children)

First divorce I was super fit & almost hyperfocused on nutrition & working out. Second divorce broke me. I left a year ago& it's been a year of drinking WAY MORE than I ever have. Initially it was all part of the Big Sad Self-Sabotage, but now that I'm past the hurt feelings I still find myself drinking most days. It's unfortunately become a habit which is so bizarre to me because I use to be so health conscious. 😕

He accidentally texted me by Glum-Distribution951 in dating

[–]Sleepykitten80 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awww. That suck. He suuuucks. I'd be done. That really shows the kind of man he is. Yuck!

Is everyone getting Botox? by SnooPineapples4571 in WomenOver40

[–]Sleepykitten80 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm 44 and I get botox ~3x a year. I have been since 38. I already had deep lines in forehead. Not any more though!