Friday 20 September 2013

Things I Know

Today is Friday which means it's time to link in with Things I Know over at A Parenting Life with Rhianna (even though the linky is open on Thursday - I link in with Thankful Thursday and like having this prompt for Friday !!!)

Photo by Trey Ratcliff
 

So, what do I know today :

- I know that menopause sucks

- I know that I am sorry that I never found Maura sooner

- I know that if I had've found her sooner, I would have saved myself months of heartache

- I know that if I had've found her sooner, I would have saved my family months of having to deal with a woman who felt like she was losing her mind

- I know that finding the right medical help makes the world of difference

- I know that finding someone who understands exactly what you are going through makes you realise that it isn't all in your head and it is totally real and all totally treatable

- I know that getting help for all the symptoms that menopause throws at you is the answer

- I know that working on these symptoms one at a time feels like a never ending battle, but hang in there, eventually you will feel better

- I know that it has taken me nearly 14 months to feel 'normal' again

- I know that we have spent a sh*tload of money to get me to this point but that every single $ was worth it

- I know that now that I am starting to sleep through most of the night I feel like a completely different person

- I know that having a supportive husband is, literally, a life saver

- I know that communication makes all the difference - while he has absolutely no freakin' idea of what you are going through, talking about it makes it a little easier for him to support you

- I know that I wish that I had someone who had been through menopause to talk to while it was happening to me, and then I found Maura and it made all the difference

Wishing you the best weeekend ever !!!

What do you know today ?
Have you linked in with Rhianna ?
Why not join in, because we all know
something ?
 
TFTD : The judgement of others does not change who I am.  Quite the opposite is true.  It reveals who they are. - Terry McPhearson

23 comments:

  1. So glad to hear that you've found an answer. The miracles of medicine. There is light at the end of the tunnel.

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    1. Me too !!!! The good thing is that only one of the 33 tablets I take every day is a prescription tablet - the rest are naturopathic and homeopathic !
      Have a great day !
      Me

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  2. So so happy for you that things are working out so positively for you. Sleep cures a lot of things. This I know as when I can get a few hours at night I am achanged person!! Have a great weekend too!!

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    1. Thanks Ann - you are right - sleep makes such a difference !!!
      Have the best day and please give Speedy a hug from me !
      Me

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  3. What amazing news! This has made my day! I'm so glad you are finally seeing the rainbow! Onwards and upwards from here my friend!!

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    1. Thanks SKK - yes, finally a chance to see the rainbow now that the rain has gone !!!
      Have a wonderful day and I hope that all is well in your world - I saw your tweet earlier - let me know if I can do anything.
      Me

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  4. I'm so happy for you that you found her too! Sleep is so important in our wellbeing.
    Have a great weekend, lovely. xx

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    1. Absolutely Lisa - I can't believe the difference that sleep has made to me.
      Have the best weekend !
      Me

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  5. Yay for Maura! The right person in anything really does make the difference doesn't it? It makes my heart swell to read how well you are feeling now compared to earlier.

    fairy wishes and butterfly kisses lovely lady, thanks so much for joining in

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    1. Absolutely - I love Maura more than she realises, I'm sure !
      I can't believe how much better I feel when I think back to how I have felt since I started this journey.
      Thank you for hosting and have the best day !
      Me

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  6. Oh and I forgot to add, it does open on Friday rather than Thursday :0)

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    1. Oh good because Friday suits me better than Thursday - LOL !!!
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  7. 33 tablets? Holy Moly ! So pleased you are feeling more like 'you'... it's bloody scary when the 'you' goes away! Onwards and upwards from here xxx

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    1. Thanks Lisa - for sure - it can only go one way from where I was !!!
      Have a great weekend !
      Me

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  8. I'm happy I found you so when I reach that stage I have you to turn to! Seriously though, happy that you are on the right track back to 'you'. x

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  9. 14 months - wow that's a long time - I'm so sorry to hear that. You are so right in what you say ... having a supportive partner and being able to communicate freely makes all the difference. So great that you have found a friend who understands you too :)

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  10. awww sunshine so glad to KNOW that you are feeling better and moving forward...send you big hugs xxx

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  11. Thanks for your honesty in sharing what you've gone through with menopause. Communication is the key - the more you talk about it with family and friends and with the rest of us too, the better chance we all have of understanding it a lot better and giving you and others the support that you need. So very happy to hear that things are finally looking up!!!

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  12. I appreciate you sharing your menopause journey, as I think I may be starting down that road. Glad you are feeling so much better. xxx Rae

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  13. How funny, we both posted about menopause on Friday! Glad you found the help you needed, and as you share your journey, we can all learn and be prepared :-)

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  14. I am so pleased to hear you have found Maura and are feeling positive about things. Seeing the light at the end of the tunnel can make so much difference. Your hubby sounds like a gem being so supportive.

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  15. I'm so late in commenting sorry, but so glad that you are feeling on top of your health now. See you soon.

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