Well I might be joining the peri club!

[indysteel]

Honestly, there are a lot of things at play here: brain chemistry, various types of hormones, perimenopause, upbringing, family history, personality, etc. Any number of things could cause the cluster of symptoms that the OP is experiencing, and our own experiences with this or that are only so instructive. I think the best thing at this point is for Brandi to go her doctor or doctors with an open mind. Listen carefully, take notes, ask questions, do some independent research depending on what any tests or assessments reveal, ask some more questions. Hopefully, there will be some clear answer as to what's wrong and an effective treatment.

[Brandi]

Honestly, there are a lot of things at play here: brain chemistry, various types of hormones, perimenopause, upbringing, family history, personality, etc. Any number of things could cause the cluster of symptoms that the OP is experiencing, and our own experiences with this or that are only so instructive. I think the best thing at this point is for Brandi to go her doctor or doctors with an open mind. Listen carefully, take notes, ask questions, do some independent research depending on what any tests or assessments reveal, ask some more questions. Hopefully, there will be some clear answer as to what's wrong and an effective treatment.

Yes I agree. Blood tests were done this morning after fasting should have hopefully some answer tomorrow. Feeling better just being proactive about it. Was not before...i was fighting it and going to the Doc. I don't know why I do that except out of fear I guess. Unreasonable fear too and I know it. It always seems once I go and see the Dr I feel better. Go figure. I need to be kinder to myself.