I will NOT
take the heat for all menopausal women, literally and figuratively speaking.
This list of things lost during menopause did not all come from me. I had help.
The people around me called family, feel they have become experts on the signs
and symptoms of menopause. They often give unsolicited comments. And other
menopausal women have also contributed.
Here’s our
list of things lost during menopause:
1. Ability to stay awake past 9pm – my son
said I lost this ability long ago (this is one of those unsolicited comments).
Quite often I put up a fight to stay awake past 8pm quite often I lose the
battle.
2. Bladder control – yep, bladder
control goes bye, bye. A menopausal woman can sneeze, laugh or cough and
experience a little leakage.
3. Your mind – I hope you like rollercoaster rides because your emotions can be similar to a rollercoaster ride.
They go up, down and in circles. Some women have said they feel like they’re losing
their mind.
There are
also things gained during menopause
1. The ability to fall asleep anywhere –
it could be during a meeting after your body has been in a state of stillness
for ten minutes.
2. An opportunity to redefine who you
are – celebrate this new chapter in your life.
You gain a new tribe of friends who sympathize with whether or not they experience menopausal symptoms
While this
list is just for fun, not all women experience all symptoms of menopause. The
lucky ones have minimal symptoms or no problems at all. No matter what
difficulties you may be going through, remain faithful.
What would
you add to the list of things lost during menopause? It could be something you’ve
heard someone else say.
