If you go online and look up Menopause there are medical sites, sites that are funny, sites that try to answer all of the questions one could possibly have, sites that are far too serious, and sites that try to tell you what herbs to take or what drugs are best.
I say, "Put on your BIG GIRL PANTIES AND DEAL WITH IT!". During menopause there are hormone pills to take and a myriad of other treatments to try to make your life bearable. Let's face it, they aren't meant to make your life bearable, they are meant to make the lives of people around you more bearable simply because of the person you are and what you could potentially be.
I mean if you really look at it in economic terms, if all women timed their bursts of bitchiness at the same time, there would be enough energy to power a small city. And if all women had their hot flashes at the same time and you could somehow preserve it, you could cut down on your winter heating bill.
Let's put it this way. If menopause were a roller coaster ride at Universal Studios (I would say Disney but children would be terrified), the ride would consist of many 80 degree ups and downs taking you through tunnels of hot air (hot flashes), cold air (the chills) and a plethora of mood altering sights and sounds which would represent crying jags, angry jags, excitement, sadness, etc. And all of this would happen in about an 8 minute span of time. The ride would be limited to all men and to women between the ages of say 20 and 40. This way those individuals who have no understanding of what you may be going through can experience at least something that comes close.
I have every reason to believe that I am in the throws of such a time in my life as I experience some of the obvious symptoms such as the mood swings, hot flashes, night sweats and the seemingly not present anymore, monthly companion.
Now, I know that there are vitamin suplements, prescription medications, herbal remedies, etc that I could take to help combat all of these symptoms. But where's the fun in that? Some may disagree, and remember this is my choice for me not for you, but I think that I should go through the experience with eyes wide open and with the ability to feel all of the pins and needles. I wouldn't want to wake up one day and think that I denied myself the thrill of this ever so grown up E-Ticket ride that God has so lovingly bestowed upon us women.
So while I enjoy my momentous experience, all I can say is sit down, buckle up, and enjoy the ride with me and I'll try my best to make it bearable for you.
