Hormonal and Overwhelmed

[mafunk]

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Are there any other female non-trad premeds out there that ever feel hormonal and overwhelmed.

Ive got two o-chems, physics, mcat studying, and numerous volunteer things going on. Usually I handle it fine, but the past couple of days I've been feeling so hormonal and overwhelmed.... like there is never any time to just rest.

Add to that the crazy things my perimenopausal body is doing right now and it sucks. Anyone else ever feel this way? Any other perimenopausal or menopause premeds out there?

This age thing gives advantages in many ways (i think), but let me tell you these hormones are kicking my butt and definitely not an advantage.

 

[DrMidlife]

Menopause is awesome so far. I'm really, really lucky. No offense to my former ovaries, but life is a lot better without them. 40 years from now when I have 17 artificial joints I will probably feel differently.

...and that would be the most TMI I've ever posted here.

 

[OBK]

find a sale on ben and jerrys and a bottle of arbor mist...thats what all women do right? ;-)

 

[AM4012]

^....Well that's somethin.

 

[Helen Wheels]

Frankly, I think I'll stick with the Ben and Jerry's and the Arbor Mist. 🙄

OBK, your suggestion sounds really, really good to me. In the past week, I have failed at least two and probably three anatomy quizzes and had a death in the family. You can throw in hormones, too, but I'm not (unfortunately) near menopause. It's just the typical monthly fluctuations.

 

[plauto]

I have never met a girl who did not feel like you feel now....

 

[mafunk]

I have never met a girl who did not feel like you feel now....

Oh, yes I know pretty much all girls get hormonal from their cycles. But that is a cake walk compared to the whole 'change of life thing' - believe me.

 

[flyhi]

Are there any other female non-trad premeds out there that ever feel hormonal and overwhelmed.

Ive got two o-chems, physics, mcat studying, and numerous volunteer things going on. Usually I handle it fine, but the past couple of days I've been feeling so hormonal and overwhelmed.... like there is never any time to just rest.

Add to that the crazy things my perimenopausal body is doing right now and it sucks. Anyone else ever feel this way? Any other perimenopausal or menopause premeds out there?

This age thing gives advantages in many ways (i think), but let me tell you these hormones are kicking my butt and definitely not an advantage.

yes, i feel your pain. Plus, i need more rest than I used to and don't have time for it! When are you taking the MCAT?

 

[PSYCHDR40]

It has certainly been one of those days for me. I am currently going through a divorce, full-time in post bac program, and work full-time. I had to call my Dad and ask him to pray for me before going to work today. Overwhelmed does not even come close to how I feel at the moment. Looking forward to the weekend.

 

[NCOldie]

*raises hand* I DO!!!!

I am currently feeling that way. One moment, fine...the next? I am freaking out wondering if I should even go through with this...the next? I am super excited about the prospect of being a doctor!
I really need to do something about this because I wasn't this loopy in high school! Seriously, I wasn't. I had a much more level head in high school. haha
Mine is because of my thyroid, though. I am nowhere near menopause.
And, if this is a cake walk...should I just go ahead and have a hysterectomy and get it over with? lol

 

[DrMidlife]

And, if this is a cake walk...should I just go ahead and have a hysterectomy and get it over with? lol

A hysterectomy would not help because the uterus is not a major source of estrogen/progesterone outside pregnancy.

Ovaries are generating the hormone surge, but if you mess with them, you start losing bone density right quick. And that procedure is called what, premenstrual premeds? That's right, oophorectomy. If you take the fallopian tubes, salpingoophorectomy. Most typical cause? Benign but misery-inducing cysts. Count your blessings.

Back when I was intact (that sounds super funny to me) I was able to balance out with consistent good nutrition and exercise. My sister likes acupuncture. My other sister just accepts being a periodic lunatic.

 

[DoctorRock25]

yes, i feel your pain. Plus, i need more rest than I used to and don't have time for it! When are you taking the MCAT?

I must say, your yorkie is adorable! Looks like my Spartakus 😉

Anyways, I know exactly how you feel! I am not menopausal, but I can relate to working so many hours, PMSing, finishing up school (I am done, thank God!) and studying for that MCAT ( I am glad the MCAT is over). It's tough! The last thing I wanted to do was to look at a stack of physics cards. But, what keeps me going, I focus on the path to being a doctor and not wanting to stay at this job and this city forever. It appears I didn't have time to rest at all. I'm still having trouble finding the time.