“You’re Not Crazy, You’re Super Menopausal Part 4″

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“You’re Not Crazy, You’re Super Menopausal Part 4″

Rachel Hauck Okay, I’m winding this up. Coming to the not-so-dramatic conclusion.

I’ve wondered about blogging my journey. It’s kind of personal topic.

But as I lay awake at night suffering with symptoms, surfing the web offered a bit of comfort.

I realized I was not indeed crazy. Nor suffering from some other malady. Reading of menopause symptoms helped.

Because I knew eventually the “change” would end.

That was the key! To know it would end.

A lot of the women I talked to seemed unfamiliar with my sort of journey.

“Hmm, weird! I think I had a few hot flashes.”

A few said “It’ll pass.” Which was hopeful.

But what I wanted to know was, “Did anything like this happen to you?”

Mostly no… Some couldn’t remember.

Then no, nothing like what happened to me happened to them.

I’ll move on but I won’t forget!

I found a few articles online that were helpful.

Yet no two journeys are the same.

In March I attended a book club and shared my journey with the group when talking about “the next book” and there were many bobbing heads.

It’s a wonder women don’t talk about it more.

Anyway, for all the talk of sisterhood-solidarity, my dear hubby was my most constant ally and friend.

He understood. Prayed with me and encouraged me.

After the Deep Thinkers Retreat I was way better.

No more night tremors. God healed me!

I wrote a novella in March and took some time to rest in April.

May was crazy busy and added a bit of stress. I had some sleepless night.

I learned melatonin wasn’t the perfect sleep aid.

Nor Unisom.

I love Proverbs 3:24. When you lie down, you will not be afraid;

When you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.

God promises us sleep!

I’d pop an Advil PM from time to time but mostly just let my body settle and adjust.

I had a hankering for avocado and black beans.

I added Quinoa once in awhile but never became a fan.

Then I got my appetite back. Sad to say I gain 8 pounds.

But I was on rewrite deadlines and not exercising as much. I had to at last give How To Catch A Prince an ending!

I discovered Horizon Organic Chocolate Milk and Breyers Vanilla Ice Cream makes the most splendid chocolate shakes. Along with a dash of Hershey’s Chocolate Syrup.

To die for!

After dreading the business of May, which included a family vacation, a conference and a friend’s daughter’s wedding — all good things — but in my state just made me feel slightly overwhelmed, I came home jubilated.

I did it! I survived. I had some sleepless nights but haha!! I got on that plane and did what I committed to do.

God’s goodness shed on me!

Through the summer I continued to improve. Ups and downs, good days and so-so days.

But nothing like the beginning of the year.

I am on no meds. Prayer. Belief. Staying calm as I can seem to work.

So whatever your menopause journey, take heart.

The One who made you is familiar with your frame, with your journey.

Psalm 139: You are fearfully and wonderfully made.

If you find yourself in a menopausal swirl, talk to God. Talk to your doctor.

Know that it really will pass. You’ll improve!

I’m post menopausal now. Adjusting still, on occasion. But so happy to be on the other side.

All is well!