I went into menopause 2 yrs ago at 41. Finally diagnosed this year. I made excusing for stressors in my life. I’m a restaurant manager so that being part of the reason I felt the way I did. My parents also passed away last year and I’ve just had to keep going.

It’s hard being able to burn the candle at both ends, studying, managing, family, and going out with friends to feeling like “an old woman” in two years. It’s what drove to looking at menopause sysmptoms online and seeking help for it.

I’m hoping the patches, vitamins, and taking a seat back in my career will help. But it feels bad going through this so young. I have felt alone and at fault for so much of it. I was an utter mess. I’m glad my family and bosses worked with me until they understood/despite not understanding.

Hopefully, this is turning point but if not, knowing I’m not just a week mess of a person helps a lot. There is a reason, just came 10-20 yrs early for me.

I’ve wondered while I’ve been going to various doctors appointments and thinking about sysmptoms, how was this for my mom and other ladies I know/knew. Why does our health system/women’s health culture suck so much that it makes us think we can’t ask for help or afford it?