Comments on: Why are we so cranky all of a sudden?

By: Hormones from Hell | Silver and Grace

Hormones from Hell | Silver and Grace — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 05:04:49 +0000

[...] my post Why are we so cranky all of a sudden? I talk about how during menopause we can quickly go from ‘go with the flow’ to [...]

By: Eliza

Eliza — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 02:51:05 +0000

@Brett – my goodness, yes, talk about overdoses of hormones! Well, keep all my info tucked away. My big cleansing project is working wonders! I am soooo happy at the moment *grin* Turns out, when I take my own advice, and eat properly the hormones level right out.

By: Brett Legree

Brett Legree — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 00:14:15 +0000

Grand Theft Auto.

When I can’t take it anymore, I just run over a couple of cops, and I feel all better…

Seriously though, I am ready for this. Several years of fertility treatment (hormone therapy!) gave me plenty of practice dodging flying dishes etc.

By: Eliza

Eliza — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 20:17:11 +0000

@Charlene – it’s such a relief to learn we aren’t crazy, eh? I think more than half the battle is figuring out what is going on, and being able to explain it to our poor beleagured family. If you come up with tips on what works for you diet and excercise wise, I’d love for you to come back and share that.

By: Charlene

Charlene — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 15:21:50 +0000

Yep. Huh-huh. *head nodding*. Mmm-hmmm.

Oh my. Just this week, in response to Hubby’s question, I finally replied “I don’t know”. The question? “why are you over-reacting” or “what’s happened to you?” or “why do you care?” or “you used to be so quick-minded, what’s up?”

After I finally admitted to the “I don’t know” we talked and read and realized – perimenopause. Whew – and I thought I was going crazy! Nope, just 45 yrs old and transitioning to a new adventure in my life.

Anyway, am on the hunt for the changes I can make in diet and exercise to reduce the mood swings.

Thanks for the post – yes, I can relate

By: Eliza

Eliza — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 10:49:14 +0000

@Barbara – “if it’s white, don’t bite” I just read that in a health magazine. Only, I am really challenged following it. Mr Very Right is ALL about white breads and pastas, and I find it very hard to not have what he is having. However, I am slowly introduing whole grains into his diet. And I am going to have get strict about not having what he’s having. I have switched to espressos in the morning, rather than coffee. While they have more caffeine per ounze, you drink far far fewer ounzes of it than you get in mugs of coffee. After that it’s water or non-caffeinated teas.

By: Barbara Swafford

Barbara Swafford — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 08:37:12 +0000

Hi Eliza,

I’m in the cool as a cucumber group. I don’t know if it was awareness or the fact I was conscious of what I ate/eat. I remember when Oprah had the menopause doctor on (Christine Northrup – I think that’s her name) and she stressed the importance of staying away from white foods. I followed her advice as I was having heart palpitations (as did Oprah), and that small change in my diet made a huge difference.

My doctor said the palpitations were probably caused by caffeine, so I decreased my consumption of that, too.

I don’t know if it’s menopause or just maturity that causes us to see stupidity. Although I tend not to rant about it, I’m often found shaking my head in dismay.

By: Eliza

Eliza — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:51:11 +0000

@XUP – I always struggled with hypoglycemia, but I am super sensitive now it seems. Regular exercise and healthy eating habits have taken on new meaning!

By: XUP

XUP — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 14:10:33 +0000

I’m no more or less cranky than I’ve ever been. I think it might have helped that I’ve spread my “speaking my mind” and “venting when I needed to vent” all through my life so I didn’t have to save it all up for these wonder years. That being said, I can’t say enough about the benefits of regular exercise and maintaining healthy eating habits. Those are key not only to physical well-being, but also for mental well-being.

By: Eliza

Eliza — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 02:07:53 +0000

@Lori – don’t you love that little guy? The little gremlin hiding, waiting to spring when our hormones open the door for it. Yes, awareness is very helpful. The other day I wasn’t eating properly and I had a fierce attack of nastiness. I headed off for the hot tub alone, which surprised Mr Very Right. I told him why I was heading out alone. With great concern he asked if there was anything he could. I said “Yes, stay away from me for about 30 minutes, for you own safety.” It made us both laugh, and he did stay away, and after a relaxing hot tub I was fine again. I knew what was happening to me, why it was happening, and what needed to happen to get past it. I could just as easily of given into the mood and made my life and Mr Very Right’s completely miserable.