tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2577954446038205157.post3311759503456252955..comments2009-09-30T21:22:16.273-05:00Comments on My New 30: menoPAUSE or How Come I Can't Remember Squat?Mary at Deep South Dishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06030573009618096220mary@deepsouthdish.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2577954446038205157.post-68256886680585800912009-09-30T21:22:16.273-05:002009-09-30T21:22:16.273-05:00Really enjoying your blog. I have been trying to g...Really enjoying your blog. I have been trying to get to the root of my own forgetfulness. I really think that is stress-related, meaning that if I take care of de-stressing, I can give my mind a chance to remember things once in a while!!! Here is a good article from Women to Women about "fuzzy thinking" -- explains the hormonal reasons why menopause may be interfering: <a href="http://jacquelinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05679888930014849244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2577954446038205157.post-46857409002906671552009-09-29T20:42:38.440-05:002009-09-29T20:42:38.440-05:00Great article! My wife and I have been researching...Great article! My wife and I have been researching extensively on what to do with her menopause symptoms. She has seen great benefit in the bioidentical hormone therapy treatment and I would like to share a website that has helped teach us more,<br /><br />http://bodylogicmd.com/for-women/menopause-and-her-ugly-sistersJeffreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08729305520971456602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2577954446038205157.post-84638728021351605822009-09-28T18:19:20.543-05:002009-09-28T18:19:20.543-05:00I hear you! I'm in my mid-40s and experience many ...I hear you! I'm in my mid-40s and experience many of those forgetful moments. I don't know what I'd do without my planner book!Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04423802244845816945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2577954446038205157.post-62974856683209072882009-09-26T17:01:59.809-05:002009-09-26T17:01:59.809-05:00I truly had an idea for this comment but by the ti...I truly had an idea for this comment but by the time the window opened, my mind blanked! I can relate to your post!<br /><br />Oh, I remembered....I also have balanced and juggled a multitude of tasks. When I complained about forgetting "what was what", my friend told me it was just that the slots were all full and I needed to let go of something to remember something new!Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07273587388939860630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2577954446038205157.post-65020320708694510552009-09-26T08:03:54.801-05:002009-09-26T08:03:54.801-05:00ooooh I hate when that happens..and like you I jus...ooooh I hate when that happens..and like you I just stand there, going over in my mind what it was. Sometimes, mostimes I remember but not all the time...it<br />comes to me..at some point. I don't<br />like it, but it could be worse. I may not remember who people I love are..or my own name. It's ok. be kind to yourself Mary...Now those<br />pesky hot flashes...ARGH!Faithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17808242476123222488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2577954446038205157.post-90814180228276110752009-09-25T21:44:51.360-05:002009-09-25T21:44:51.360-05:00It's not really any consolation to any of us, but ...It's not really any consolation to any of us, but at least y'all are making me feel, well... somewhat NORMAL! I know that "they" meaning doctors don't really know or understand why this happens and say there isn't much if anything that can be done about it. I might need to look into this further, for all of our sakes!!Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06030573009618096220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2577954446038205157.post-60046676984787984162009-09-25T21:04:04.746-05:002009-09-25T21:04:04.746-05:00Yeah, it's that cruel. The other night as I was d...Yeah, it's that cruel. The other night as I was drying myself off after a shower, I couldn't remember if I'd washed my hair or not.Pamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02651944290195111894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2577954446038205157.post-38856688842378540702009-09-25T19:59:33.253-05:002009-09-25T19:59:33.253-05:00We love the Angel Food Program and it has been rea...We love the Angel Food Program and it has been really helpful in this economy to us and many other families we know. Stopping by from SITSMelissa, Multi-Tasking Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04552463538625125742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2577954446038205157.post-69107672266734830382009-09-25T17:32:52.907-05:002009-09-25T17:32:52.907-05:00Yes, it really is that cruel, but at least you kno...Yes, it really is that cruel, but at least you know you aren't alone because I have the memory of a gnat!Brenda Jeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01245480846208089568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2577954446038205157.post-89521646348054849282009-09-25T16:53:18.250-05:002009-09-25T16:53:18.250-05:00Hi! Well, I hate to say it, but YES, I think Menop...Hi! Well, I hate to say it, but YES, I think Menopause is THAT CRUEL! On a brighter note, an award awaits you on my most recent post. You may do with it what you will, but I just wanted you to know my appreciation for your blogs, and what a pleasure it is getting to know you! ~tinaBeansieleighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209407131229443724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2577954446038205157.post-5044614570998206472009-09-25T16:41:11.776-05:002009-09-25T16:41:11.776-05:00I didn't realize it was menoPAUSE that caused me t...I didn't realize it was menoPAUSE that caused me to lose my brain cells but it sure that makes. I have to keep post-its and pens everywhere anymore and it brings me great comfort to know I'm not alone -- but very very sorry others are experiencing it too -- mixed feelings there.<br /><br />My dad always said, "Chin up, Chest out and Conquer the world." Obviously he'd not Beveroonihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17276389014561144909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2577954446038205157.post-17154914173931576202009-09-25T16:04:15.019-05:002009-09-25T16:04:15.019-05:00Ugh! I am struggling with this very thing and it'...Ugh! I am struggling with this very thing and it's driving me crazy. And I'm not even in menopause yet. I'm afraid for my future. YIKES!Pamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04589606390781637262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2577954446038205157.post-30184659463948975182009-09-25T15:42:01.691-05:002009-09-25T15:42:01.691-05:00I do this too! I remember things like bdays and w...I do this too! I remember things like bdays and what not but I have moments where I walk right TO something and forget my intentions.<br />Like today I kept walking to the fridge and the counter but forgot why! LOL Simple stuff-give the baby a cup of milk, get another spoon because he dropped his.Myahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03656223943712902585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2577954446038205157.post-55029727397787846002009-09-25T12:52:03.751-05:002009-09-25T12:52:03.751-05:00It's pitiful isn't it. Take comfort in the fact yo...It's pitiful isn't it. Take comfort in the fact you are not alone :-). Have a great day.Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09234678984137982414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2577954446038205157.post-13427601505777245782009-09-25T10:18:29.581-05:002009-09-25T10:18:29.581-05:00oh you make me feel so much better...I just posted...oh you make me feel so much better...I just posted on this subject this am on my blog too! I'm glad I'm not the only one loosing it! Have a great weekend!torihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06366799846606991571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2577954446038205157.post-90624688912408573292009-09-25T10:18:29.178-05:002009-09-25T10:18:29.178-05:00I went through menopause surgically so early -- an...I went through menopause surgically so early -- and I really do think it knocked my poor brain power down (from a dim bulb down to a little flickering flame, lol). Used to have a lovely memory. <br /><br />See? Wanted to add something about another facet of your post...what was it...hmmm....Olde Dame Penniwighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11871888334179316997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2577954446038205157.post-50500294651668895832009-09-25T05:28:29.652-05:002009-09-25T05:28:29.652-05:00I can so relate--what is really bad is driving dow...I can so relate--what is really bad is driving down the road and not remembering where you are going or why---or have you already been there and are on your way home?!!? I'm not in menopause just yet but if my memory is like this now do I have a hope of survival?Sheilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02813022311330177395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2577954446038205157.post-64660755895616991162009-09-25T02:42:59.374-05:002009-09-25T02:42:59.374-05:00Awwwwwwww everybody has bad days! But just in case...Awwwwwwww everybody has bad days! But just in case... keep postit's and pens everywhere in the house so you can have something to write on always at hand.<br />Thanks for stopping by aq couple of days ago!<br />Happy Friday!<br /><br />*fellow SITSta hereDesign it Chichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02150546017330307544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2577954446038205157.post-5396096128658652942009-09-25T00:23:03.642-05:002009-09-25T00:23:03.642-05:00Yep it's really that cruel! Like you, I'm not on u...Yep it's really that cruel! Like you, I'm not on unless I have five things going. Now, I have to stop and think hard in the midst of multitasking. Never the case a few years ago! There have been occasions where I have been accused of intentionally forgetting. That's how bad and ridiculous my memory is.redkathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15177076138859742692noreply@blogger.com