HELP!!! I'm Losing My Mind

I'm writing this to let you ladies know that you are not alone when it comes to menopause. Your symptoms can range from mild to moderate or very severe. I happen to be one of the few that have very exaggerated symptoms.I

I feel as if my life has paused for several months just so it can throw a fit. Its an unwelcome inconvenience that is depriving me of life period. My hot flashes are so intense that I sweat severely & at times my skin burns like fire & I am completely drenched. There is no escaping the shower at this point it is my only relief. On a bad day, I have a hot flashes every hour lasting from 5 to 15 minutes each. The hot flashes alone are very physically & mentally draining to say the least.

I must say when the symptoms affect my mental state that's when I stop talking on the phone and do not feel like seeing even my family. Sometimes I miss them so much and I start having feelings of guilt. If your anything like me that really makes things worse because your emotions are already hanging by a thread, you feel as if they will snap at any moment and will unravel for all the world too see. I think every one has felt this way at some point during menopause. I want to say even though I want to close the world off its probably not the best idea.

I hope I don't scare you guys off for telling you like it is, but this is one of those things woman rarely escape in life. Do not fret, I plan to share many things such as mental, physical, and spiritual help. I will put out as many tips on coping with menopause as God leads me. May God Bless and guide you in your decisions to treat this and find relief for your menopausal symptoms.