Liz, I like your approach of starting with things where the risk of dying is relatively low. I should look at most things with this lens---and I bet the world would look a bit different. Hope you're well this week? Cheers, -Thalia
Well done you for conquering that mountain!! 👏 Also it’s great you’re talking about the peri menopause. When I went through the menopause at 44, only 7 years ago, it still seemed so much more taboo than it is now. On the subject of HRT, I honestly advise you to get a second opinion - or see a woman gp as it’s a godsend for so many women. I had patches for five years and they really helped ease things. Thanks again for so openly sharing. xx
Thanks Maria! Appreciate your support and advice. I have another doctor’s appointment in September (another man) but hoping he is a bit more understanding. Xx
Liz, I so feel it all with you! Those rocks would have been my end too, and I'm usually good at hiking. But climbing? Not so much.
Congratulations on mastering this!
Also sorry to hear about your doctor not believing in HRT. I'm not sure I want it (or feel the need for it yet) but I have friends that started and they are so happy with the choice.
Can you find another doctor or "force" him to prescribe it? How can he make that choice for you when he isn't even capable of knowing what it feels like? I'm getting angry on your behalf here... lol.
Thanks Yvonne. Really appreciate you taking the time to comment. The doctor makes me so cross. His best line ‘If you were a man with your symptoms, we’d prescribe antidepressants’. But I’m not a man! I’m seeing another doctor in September. Fingers crossed 🤞 Xx
Liz, I like your approach of starting with things where the risk of dying is relatively low. I should look at most things with this lens---and I bet the world would look a bit different. Hope you're well this week? Cheers, -Thalia
Thanks for your comment, Thalia. Appreciate it. Hope all is well with you. Xx
Well done you for conquering that mountain!! 👏 Also it’s great you’re talking about the peri menopause. When I went through the menopause at 44, only 7 years ago, it still seemed so much more taboo than it is now. On the subject of HRT, I honestly advise you to get a second opinion - or see a woman gp as it’s a godsend for so many women. I had patches for five years and they really helped ease things. Thanks again for so openly sharing. xx
Thanks Maria! Appreciate your support and advice. I have another doctor’s appointment in September (another man) but hoping he is a bit more understanding. Xx
Liz, I so feel it all with you! Those rocks would have been my end too, and I'm usually good at hiking. But climbing? Not so much.
Congratulations on mastering this!
Also sorry to hear about your doctor not believing in HRT. I'm not sure I want it (or feel the need for it yet) but I have friends that started and they are so happy with the choice.
Can you find another doctor or "force" him to prescribe it? How can he make that choice for you when he isn't even capable of knowing what it feels like? I'm getting angry on your behalf here... lol.
Thanks Yvonne. Really appreciate you taking the time to comment. The doctor makes me so cross. His best line ‘If you were a man with your symptoms, we’d prescribe antidepressants’. But I’m not a man! I’m seeing another doctor in September. Fingers crossed 🤞 Xx
Proud of you x
Thank you. Xx
That is such an achievement, congratulations. And why is it always men who do the showing off bit on hills and mountains?!
Thanks Mark! I’m so proud of myself. 😆It is always the men. Hope you’re having a good summer. Xx