Big Brother's Kate Lawler Opens Up About Menopause Struggles (fear of HRT, symptoms & marriage)

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• LA

  @Lady_Pod · 10 months ago

  Menopause has literally wrecked my life. 😢

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• JO

  @JoanneDent-p9g · 10 months ago

  I'm 51 and been going through it since I was 47 it's awful and you definitely feel like you lose yourself 😢

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• DR

  @Dr_NaomiPotter · 10 months ago

  Thank you again to Kate for opening up so much in our conversation ❤

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• SO

  @SoniaKinning · 10 months ago

  I experienced such a horrid and horrific menopause...I had to leave my career.  I had total chronic fatigue, couldnt even dress myself, totally lost myself mentally and emotionally, cried everyday, felt so isolated, chronic anxiety and panic...im coming through....Praise God...my heart goes out to women only starting this time....

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• RA

  @ragetobe · 3 months ago

  I knew before my wife did that she was peri menopausal, I did a lot of research and I spoke to her about it, she was scared of HRT because of the negativity that had been spread about it however she is now on HRT and it makes a world of difference. There are still times when I don’t recognise my wife. My wife is fierce in life anyway so when she goes off piste it’s quite often fierce on steroids which is not an enjoyable experience, weirdly she is still able to reel it in with my son but then I just get it all. To combat the symptoms she lifts weights and exercises regularly, wine intake has been greatly reduced and sleep has been a huge focus. Men need to do more research and be aware, believe me, your wife’s know more about you than you realise so you should return the favour.

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• NA

  @nataliecairney6144 · 7 months ago

  Im 42 with 2 yong kids and the menopause has killed me im no longer the fun loving person I once was. My husband has been great but its still hard❤

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• AN

  @angelafosse5955 · 10 months ago

  Kate has just described my exact symptoms. It's awful, I neither feel like the same person.

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• JA

  @jammyjay917 · 10 months ago

  I'm a different person to what i was....i have told others what i am going through, but they don't seem to understand or get it at all....its brutal with so many symptoms....

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• PE

  @penelopefrancesflynn · 10 months ago

  This was so validating, my heart absolutely broke for your pure, unreserved pain, and I finally saw myself. Thank you, so much, for being brave enough to share this, I wish all my women friends here so, so much love and care right now x

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• SA

  @saelaird · 2 months ago

  My Mrs is 48. It's a struggle. The old her is gone.

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• ST

  @stillwithyou7072 · 8 months ago

  I can completely relate to all of this. Especially about needing time to myself on my own. It’s like my brain needs to recharge without any input or conversations from anyone. My husband struggles with this but I actually get anxious if I don’t do it.

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• TH

  @the_trailer_lady · 9 months ago

  What a great episode. Listening to Kate has made me cry and laugh in equal measures. She has just described my life. My husband is at his wits end but is trying to be so supportive. I feel like I'm losing myself and struggle to find any joy in anything 😢

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