Warm weather seems to bring out the memories of days gone by
filled with estrogen. I could sleep through the night. I could wear a fitted
bodice on a dress. I could apply make-up once a day. I could sit in sunshine
outside with a friend and have a glass of wine. I am just getting a hot flash
remembering these memories!
So rather than crying about loss estrogen, if you can tell I
am crying through the sweat, I have taken a proactive approach to the summer
without estrogen.
Here is my checklist to chase the Estrogen loss blues:
- Loose fitting bodices on dresses, I mean loose
- A bigger size in white T-shirts
- Blended drinks all day long (no alcohol)
- Bronzer moisturizer and make-up
- Sleep aid medication and wicking sleepwear form Haralee.Com
You may notice I have not included any tips for my sometimes
terse, pinchy, badass attitude. I apologize.
Of course there are solutions like:
Meaningful work, loving family, exercise, friendship,
chocolate and ice cream, but ….
I miss my estrogen!
Have you found a solution?
22 comments:
and wine for the bad mood!!
I had a hormonal incident over the weekend -- wow!! wowweee
You crack me up Rachel, an incident!
I have incidents every 3-5 minutes!
I need to find a way to use this phrase in conversation " that bitch probably has estrogen!" I almost spit water all over my PC.
Hang in there Haralee :)
Thanks Nicole!
I love this post and I miss mine too. And I don't have any advice other than hide the knives.
I had to read your first paragraph out to my office mates. Oh, how we laughted!!
I am in total denial.
Sure, menopause happens to every women ever, but I'm pretty sure I am the one exception.
When I die at 92, I will ascend to my heavenly reward smooth skinned and on a cloud of estrogen fumes.
It could happen!
Lee, You show good judgement concerning the knives hiding! But can you remember where they are when you really need them for their purposes?
Connie, thanks!
Notasupermom, I can hear the whisper of estrogen loss induced denial but I am sure it is not loud enough for your to hear! You stick with your imagery, basking on the river of "Da Nile "!
Seek and you shall find! You need a good Menopause Specialist (Check out my Menopause Doctor Directory http://www.shmirshky.com/doctor-directory/). Then you can easily “find” some bioidentical estrogen!
Estrogen? Whoa! I can remember that, I think. I think I can also remember being an even-tempered mama who did cry every time someone left a glass in the sink. Or looking at my face in the mirror and saying, "Gee, that good night's sleep looks good on me!" Estrogen? Yeah, right. I think I may remember it.
Thanks for rational advice Ellen!
Cathy, I hear you. This is why it is good to have girlfriends the same age, looking the same as you, crying over anything and everything too and can't remember anything either!
I'm with Lee aka The Diamond Gal.
OK Lori, no food that need knives at your home too! Better safe than sorry is a good motto with no estrogen!
I had a hot flash last week that seemed to last for 5 minutes, then had to go straight to a dinner event soaking wet. That was fun. (NOT!)
Helene I hear you! I wear water proof, that we all know is just water resistant make-up.
At a wedding 2 summers ago I had on a vintage silk dress and had one tiny sip of champagne to toast the couple and went into a total body sweat and had to go home. Silk once wet clings, not a pretty look!
Love this post! I haven't had a hot flash yet, but when that day comes I'll be having wine slushies.
Sounds good Carpool Goddess unless you end of like me and any sip of alcohol produces a pounding migraine and full body sweat! Oh yes good times!
At 51 and in the midst of menopause, I find that vigorous exercise and reducing refined carbs helps me better manage my mood swings...a little! Good luck with the change.
Hi Karen thanks for commenting. If it works for you that is great!
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