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I'm very pleased for you both Tina, let's hope that your new home signals the start of better times for Ron
 
Have already measured up for carpets and curtains . Lol
 
Good Morning, my friends on Type 2 Life, from me, Johnny, on PC No 4, a Public Computer, at Tate South Lambeth Public Library, on Thursday 16th March, 2017, Anno Domini at 10:12 Ante Meridian (Greenwich Mean Time),

I'm posting to inform you that I'm back on my Smoking Quit after many disappointing relapses equated with bingeing on hand-rolled cigarettes which may not have anything to do with my Asperger Syndrome but more my Secondary Diagnosis of Personality Disorder NOS. So far, I've achieved Three Hours And Seven Minutes of Abstinence From Cigarettes as my last cigarette was this morning at 7:03 Ante Meridian (Greenwich Mean Time).

I've also had 2 Mugs of Strongly Brewed Tea with Semi Skimmed Milk and Three Sugars each but I haven't taken a Blood Glucose Reading Yet. I haven't eaten as of yet, either.

I'm also waiting patiently for my new Chromebook Laptop Computer to be delivered bought for me by my Corporate Appointee.

Much love to all on Type 2 Life.

From,

Johnny Baker, Sufferer of Asperger Syndrome and Personality Disorder NOS. x X x.
 
Hi Vicky @ickihun, I thought I'd reply to you here rather than on the fbg thread. I didn't want to say anything there but I've started having hot flushes at night, which is why I was tossing and turning. I told my nurse about it and she said I should have a blood test to check my hormone levels, I'll be doing that next week. Thanks for your concern, you know how much I appreciate it xx
 
I know this is addressed to Vicky rather than me, Barbara, but I just wanted to offer you my sympathy and send you some big, squashy hugs. Hot flushes, no matter what the cause, are yucky and I really do feel for you.

I still get them from time to time, in spite of being told by my GP that at my age I should be well past all that. I also get a brief feeling of panic when they start, despite having been intimately acquainted with them for at least 20 years! The panic is transitory, though, and I have a big fan at the side of the bed, so I just toss the duvet off and turn the fan on full, and that usually resolves the problem fairly quickly.

I am definitely coming back as a man the next time!

xxx
 
Note :
When I say I have a big fan at the side of the bed, I'm referring to an electric oscillating one, not a large admirer. (Hah!! I wish...)
 
Aww thanks Debra, even though my mum is sympathetic she didn't have a single hot flush when she was going through the change. It means a lot to be able to talk to someone who understands
 
Bless you Barbara. I think your my inspiration. I hope I'm like you when the hormones start turning in earnest. I might have to find a desert island somewhere to moan to myself. I feel for my boys.
You are so calm and cheerful. Most of all, busy.
Do you think that is the answer to get through this stressful time? Distraction?
I still have a lot of sweats but I think more to do with insulin changing my bg levels and tramadol side affect now too. I wouldnt say I've hit menopause yet.
Does night sweats normally a sign of its start?
I must read up on it so I'm prepared. Any good websites found showing how best to cope with it?
My mum would be the best to educate me but she exercises selective memory. Her memory is fine. Especially where bingo promotions are concerned. Ha ha. Mothers!
We girls will go through it together and keep each other right, if you like?
@tina_marie is too young too so we'll mother her when its her turn too?
Type2 hormonal women's group? Should I start a new thread now?
I'll need as much info I can get my hands on. That's how I cope with stress. Read my way through it! Years gone by I would have used the reference library to order a fat juicy book. My mum and sisters thought they were door stops.
Law books are big fat heavy things unless you buy the companion books for carrying days without the car.
They've moved our library again. Whsmith have left sunderland city centre. They were good for ordering the most useful books.
I must admit my tablet doubles up as a kindle most days. I'll share a decent paperback with you thou. Leave it with me. I might need something like 'a dummies guide to the menopause'. See what I can come up with!
In the mean while I'm available for you. ♡♥♡
 
Diamum5972 said:
Aww thanks Debra, even though my mum is sympathetic she didn't have a single hot flush when she was going through the change. It means a lot to be able to talk to someone who understands
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I'm having to wash my long hair more often. Do you think it might be time to get a shorter hair cut to manage the sweat more @debrasue ? Or being kept up helps enough?
Tips like this will be a god send.
Should we start a new thread for it all?
 
Well, I never resorted to cutting my hair, although I certainly felt like it on a few occasions. Menopause can make some women feel less feminine, though, among other things, so for me keeping my hair long helped to counteract that.
The biggest tip I would suggest is to make sure you always have a way of cooling down readily accessible. A fan by the bed is essential, I think, and those little portable hand-held fans are useful to keep in your pocket or handbag, along with some wet wipes. (Wipe first, then fan cools you down as the moisture evaporates.) Running cold water from a tap over the inside of the wrists is good too, as the blood vessels are near the surface there.
Yes, a separate thread might be a good idea - we'd all know where to find the Q&As then, and our male members would probably be very grateful not to have to read all this stuff!
 
Aww I'm blushing now! I think keeping yourself busy is definitely a big help when it comes to the change, my mum was barely affected by it and she was a supply teacher at the time - she was dashing about like a clockwork mouse so didn't have the time to get affected by hormones! Your comment about the library made me smile, we've always been readers too. When John and A were diagnosed with Aspergers we read so many books about it we could have put a library to shame! In fact, we got so many books about it from our local library they would recognise us when we came in

I think it's a good idea to start a new thread, after all we're all going to get affected by it at some point so we can all support each other over there.
 
I have enough trouble with PMT , let alone menopause.
 
Good Morning, to all my lovely friends on Type 2 Life from PC No 1, a Public Computer, at Tate South Lambeth Public Library,

I am posting to inform you that, this morning, Saturday 18th March, in the Anno Domini Year of 2017, I consumed 1 tomato sandwich on crusty Sainsbury's Bloomer bread with Sesame Seeds on the crust and a mug of Coffee with a generous sprinkling of Sainsbury's Sucralose Granulated Sweetener. I also had a nice, warm shower, in my new bathroom, and felt cleansed, invigorated and refreshed afterwards. I speak to my elderly Daddy on the telephone this morning at 10:00 Ante Meridian (Greenwich Mean Time) and I take my medication and Lixisenatide Glucagon-Like Peptide 20 mcg subcutaneous injecten then, also.

I won't be able to log on tomorrow as the library is closed (Sunday 19th March 2017 AD.

Have a lovely day, and best wishes and big cuddles to all of you, especially my dear friend and good support Diamum (Barbara) who has been unwell presently. Don't worry, hun, I'm going to light a candle for you and pray for your healing. Thank you for being a good friend.

And blessings to you, lovely @debrasue for your cyberhug on my last post. I love you.

From,

Johnny Baker (@autisticwonder1970) sufferer of Asperger Syndrome and Personality Disorder NOS. x X x.
 
Hi . @David_A_Hughes and @Freema each one of us are set different targets, some are set 4 to 8.5 or 4 to 9 after meals. I too take Insulin and Metformin and I attend the Hospital for my Diabetes Reviews, the Diabetologist that I see set my ranges: 4 to 7 before Meals and 2 hours after Meals no more than 10. So, anything that I get under 10 I am happy with. But, I do agree with You David - there are some on here who are somewhat a bit too obsessed with lower numbers. (brought this conversation over here, so as not to 'upset' the Fasting Thread)
 
Blessings to you too, Johnny, and here's another cyberhug for you to add to your collection!
That's a lovely thing to do for Barbara @Diamum5972 too - you are a very kind man.
xx
 
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