I'm not a very nice person. I get so irritable and irritated lately...actually, just plain angry, and feel as if I could bite someone. I have no patience with people doing their jobs poorly (because, of course, I'm so perfect). I was heading into grumpy old/middle-aged womandom before BC but, far out, I've exceeded all expectations. I'm wondering if it's lack of oestrogen or just plain bad temper.

I don't know if I had the anger one. I had frustration, indignation, a total lack of empathy for others to the point I felt I could stab anyone to death and not feel anything. I also had a short period of suicide thoughts in the frustration stage. I sought help. It did all pass, you just have to be patient during this shuffle in to the new you. <3

I don't think I want to be new. I do, however, think I'd like to run away and leave everyone to their own devices.

From Dr Google, if this helps!Common symptoms of low estrogen include:painful sex due to a lack of vaginal lubrication.an increase in urinary tract infections (UTIs) due to a thinning of the urethra.irregular or absent periods.mood swings.hot flashes.breast tenderness.headaches or accentuation of pre-existing migraines.depression.Also from Dr Google "As women age and approach menopause, it is normal for estrogen levels to drop."- so it also depends on where you are at peri, post or past menopause. One thing is you have recognised your concern so how to go about fixing it so you can feel happier in yourself and those around youBest wishes with your research

Message sent.The Book 'Wisdom of Menopause' is a great read - I recognised my very angry self in the very first page! You can get it in ebook, audiobook or real book. I loaned it to someone & never got it back! Links here: the wisdom of menopauseThe only things on @iserbrown list that I didn't get was the Migraines & the UTIs .... but I reckon I could add about another 5 major symptoms tho! The rage (not just anger,) lack of tolerance of ANYTHING & EVERYTHING, disinterest in a lot of things, totally disturbed sleep patterns and god knows how many other shit symptoms.Take care xx

As i found out when i did a bit of digging oestrogen has its finger in a lot of places in our body far beyond our reproductive system. So being thrown into HT, add chemo to mix for some, it comes as no surprise when these things rear their growly heads. I rarely was moody before bc, now it's more often as well stressing over stupidly minor things. I'm pinning my hopes on time being the healer and also getting off this damn drug...3 and a half years to go and counting...

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kmakm
Member
7 years ago
Maybe your youngest needs some Baroque music!
Sister
Member
7 years ago
Not sure that remorse is in her makeup but we are back on an even keel for now. My manager must have been concerned about me yesterday as she was quite happy for me to put my headphones on at the desk and "test" a Baroque CD (Baroque music is supposed to be soothing and mentally clarifying!).
kmakm
Member
7 years ago
@Sistet Well done for moving on so quickly. I hope the youngest showed some remorse. K xox
Sister
Member
7 years ago
Flat out running everyone else around this weekend and yes, in particular the one giving me most grief this morning but I've moved on, now..
arpie
Member
7 years ago
OH dear .... family conference time perhaps?

Have a good weekend, @sister ... can you get out on your SUP??
Kiwi_Angel
Member
7 years ago
@Sister sorry u r feeling so shit at the moment xoxo
Sister
Member
7 years ago
Youngest child pushed too many buttons this morning - rest of the day has been crap.
Kiwi_Angel
Member
7 years ago
https://www.verywellhealth.com/what-is-estrogen-and-what-does-it-do-to-my-body-4142677

Found this article and the comments on mood and seratonin interesting. Explains my moods and why I feel so much more apathetic now.
kmakm
Member
7 years ago
@Zoffiel My father-in-law sometimes teases me about not coming home when I go out. He says (in a thick Belfast accent) "don't be running away with no sailor". And I say "If I'm running away Harry I'll be running away on my own!"
Blossom1961
Member
7 years ago
Me too! As soon as my Herceptin treatment is over I want to get out of here. I know it sounds silly, but I equate living here to my cancer so I want to leave it behind and move on.

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