Controlling my emotions has become an impossible task, and unfortunately, my husband has taken the brunt of it.
He does his best to understand but at this point, I don’t know how much more he can take.
I’m 57, my husband is 60 and we’ve been married for 25 years.
I first started experiencing symptoms around five years ago.
At the time it was mainly hot flushes, aches and pains, but gradually over time, I’ve started having trouble regulating my emotions.
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We now argue all the time and he blames my hormones for ruining our relationship. He says that he can’t cope with the constant stress of it and is tired of me lashing out.
I’m trying my best to get better, but it’s taken a huge toll on our marriage.
The last thing I want is to lose him but what if things never improve?
DEIDRE SAYS: We often overlook the psychological effects of menopause and their impact.
Feeling cranky, overwhelmed and stressed are normal but if it’s beginning to affect your life negatively then it would be best if you seek some help from a health professional.
Talk to your doctor about hormone replacement therapy which can help control menopause symptoms.
You can also get help at menopausematters.co.uk.