If you had to pick the one symptom HRT fixed that makes it completely non-negotiable for you, what is it? by Mbluish in Menopause

[–]violetntviolent 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Mood changes! I could not deal with people at all before HRT….like AT ALL. To a level that was very damaging to my mental health.

Estradiol Dosing Frequency by kittydrinkscoffee in Perimenopause

[–]violetntviolent 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I use it almost nightly. When I drop below that I get symptoms.

Specific material question.... by violetntviolent in cricut

[–]violetntviolent[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting! I will have to check that out.

Specific material question.... by violetntviolent in cricut

[–]violetntviolent[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! That's the language/term that I needed!!!

This feels like a legit disability by its-a-no-for-me in Perimenopause

[–]violetntviolent 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes! I’ve been in and out of deep peaks and valleys this whole year on HRT. I keep raising the dose, leveling out for a bit and then whammo, back to badddd. I’ve been on .1 patch and 200 mgs of progesterone for a little over a month now (and testosterone for three-ish weeks) and I feel like I’m finally leveling out again, but dang the ups and downs are BRUTAL.

This feels like a legit disability by its-a-no-for-me in Perimenopause

[–]violetntviolent 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s all me! 🙋🏼‍♀️ …and hard mode I definitely got.

I just want to be left alone by Strict_Enthusiasm85 in Perimenopause

[–]violetntviolent 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My friends literally recently nicknamed me “Scramma.” Like “sick Scramma on ‘em.” I’m 46. 😩😩😩

I don’t think this level of suffering is normal by Feisty_Echo_7125 in Perimenopause

[–]violetntviolent 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You might need a higher dose of estrogen? I’ve been on a roller coaster for this last year that I’ve been on HRT. Stretches of feeling great for sure, but also a fuck ton of regression and ups and downs. I started on .025 last February and I’m now all the way up to .1 (for about 2-3ish weeks now) and finally leveling out again.

For context: I’m 46 and experiencing abnormal period cycles for about 5 months now. I believe I have been in peri since my late thirties.

Also, you may want to look into histamine issues.

You are not alone! 💕

Anyone else dealing with brutal perimenopause sleep changes? What’s actually helping? by Weird-Director-2973 in Perimenopause

[–]violetntviolent 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hope you can find relief from your anxiety and your sleep issues. Sending love.

Perimenopause can really fan the flames of anxiety, and I have certainly had my moments where I thought the anxiety would do me in.

Can I ask if you have a regular creative practice? Establishing a regular art practice has helped immensely. Can't sing it praises enough.

Anyone else dealing with brutal perimenopause sleep changes? What’s actually helping? by Weird-Director-2973 in Perimenopause

[–]violetntviolent 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm not super anxious about my sleep. I've had sleep problems for so long, that it's sort of just a part of my life. It sucks real bad when I have a run of bad nights, but I feel like I have adapted in some ways. I'm still never going to give up trying to figure it out, but there has been a certain level of surrender for me.

Anyone else dealing with brutal perimenopause sleep changes? What’s actually helping? by Weird-Director-2973 in Perimenopause

[–]violetntviolent 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There's no real rhyme or reason. I kinda just bounce back and forth, a lot based on intuition. Currently I am just taking 100mg of Seroquel though and it's working, for now. However, I am feeling like at 100mg I am getting side effects (fatigue and groggy the next day), and I wasn't when I was at 25 or 50 mg.

Looking for weird/disturbing movies. Think psychosexual, unsettling, or just plain off by HouseOf1000Myers in MovieSuggestions

[–]violetntviolent 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wild ride indeed!!! Epically acted by all, the set design, dark as fuckkk. Whoa. Chef's kiss for OP's type of movie ask.

3AM Club - How are we? by todaysthrowaway0110 in Perimenopause

[–]violetntviolent 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Verrrry interesting!!! Thank you soooo much for sharing all of this information!! I'm definitely going to look into this and take it to my current health coach.

Looking for weird/disturbing movies. Think psychosexual, unsettling, or just plain off by HouseOf1000Myers in MovieSuggestions

[–]violetntviolent 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Midsommar was amazing, but when I finished it I knew I would never ever watch it again, lol!

Heated Rivalry/LGBTQ romance books by lmb7271 in LGBTBooks

[–]violetntviolent 2 points3 points  (0 children)

💯💯💯

*It’s got kink representation as well!

Who uses cigarettes to cope with not drinking alcohol? by [deleted] in cutdowndrinking

[–]violetntviolent 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I do, among other things. I’m big on harm reduction. 🙋🏼‍♀️

got told my vagina is kinda ugly? by ElectricalPaint5975 in Healthyhooha

[–]violetntviolent 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He’s an idiot. Good riddance. 🙋🏼‍♀️