I'm 2yrs on Prostrap, with a year to go following RT 18 months ago.
Over the last 8 months I have found myself waking up at 1.00ish to go to the loo and struggle to go back to sleep. More often than not this is when my low moods kick in and everything Is wrong with the world. This never use to happen prior to HT and wondered if there was a connection and if anyone else has a similar experience and how they overcome it ?
Hi Brizzy
I have different treatment/tablets than yourself but I’m replying because I have a similar issue. I wake up needing a pee then back to bed and have a very low mood , worrying or just being scared in general. This is always at nighttime
It doesn't happen all the time but enough to know its worrying. I’m putting it down to anxiety. . I’m going to try and go to the Maggies centre next week, apparently theres lots of things on like relaxation classes and yoga and cups of tea.
Anyway just wanted you to know theres people in the same boat as yourself and hope you get it sorted.
Hi There
I don't think this is due to your treatment, it's an age thing
I used to do it before I was diagnosed and still do now
There are loads of articles on T'internet you canread
Here's one
https://theconversation.com/why-do-we-wake-around-3am-and-dwell-on-our-fears-and-shortcomings-169635#:~:text=Core%20body%20temperature%20starts%20to,launch%20us%20into%20the%20day.
Maggie's is a great idea and the support there is top drawer. Two other avenues open to you for support are:
* Here at Macmillan we have linked up with BUPA to provide free Counselling should you think this would help - link here - Free BUPA Counselling.
* There's always the great folk on our Support Line on 0808 808 00 00 (8am to 8pm 7 days a week) who have plenty of resources for additional help.
I hope the above helps, if I can do anything else for you please do let me know.
Best wishes - Brian.
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