Menapause trouble?!

Menapause trouble?

I am 48 years old and menapausal. It seems to be taking over my mind and body. I'm taking prem pro to control the horrible hot flashes. I've always been petite and never really too concerned about weight however, I have developed what looks like it could turn into what we call a "beer belly". Everything is falling and I look like hell! It's doing a number on me emotionally. I have lost all of my confidence and my already low self esteem has reached rock bottom. In addition, my personallity is unrecognizable...even to me. I have become cynical and often tell people what I think (very much out of character for me) I am already on medication for depression. Does anyone have similar experiences to share?

my husband said i was a "***** on wheels" when i got in oneof those moods. yes you gain weight and feel and look like crap,, the best thing for me i found was actually getting out there and excercising,,it helped to loose the weight and lift my moods..and you know at our age we have earned the right to give a few choice words to people who deserve it...