Changes in life - So what do these categories on the front page cover?

The secure board contains a wide variety of subjects covering many of the problems that we commonly encounter as a normal part of getting older. As time passes, more categories will be introduced based on the needs and suggestions of our members.

The following information covers a few of the subjects in more detail, but does not list them all. If I did, the page would be never ending! Hopefully a scan of these will give you a better idea of the reasons behind choosing these categories.

What the board is not is a replacement for qualified medical advice. It is there to allow a secure forum for women to find out information that turn out to be very helpful indeed. For a more complete listing, please click on “The board” link to your left. 

 

· Menopause  Anything concerning the emotional and physical changes associated with one of the most jarring events in life affecting all women. Find out what other women’s experience of HRT has been. Is there a natural alternative and what are the signs that you need to be most informed about.

· Depression  A subject that affects not only you, but your family, your friends as well. Depression can have many sources and affect women in very different ways. Don’t hide away and suffer in silence — find the help you need to get you through and rediscover the things that are most important in life.

· Loneliness This can come as a sudden massive change to your life at any time. Whether you feel what you do has no benefit, whether you feel unappreciated by those you are closest to, whether you feel useless or lost. Perhaps you’ve lost your life partner through separation, illness or accident. Are the kids all grown up and flown the nest leaving you with an empty house?

· Stress  Work getting you down? Don’t feel as if you can cope with the stresses and strains of everyday life? Trying to return to work after a long absence and find yourself relegated to menial positions? Find ways and means to help you help yourself towards a balanced outlook.

· Health concerns  As we become older, the chances of being struck down with an unexpected illness increases. This may be a fact of life, but it doesn’t mean you can’t benefit from those that have faced these illnesses before you or help others with your own experiences.

· Adjusting to the UK  Have you come into the UK from another culture? Whether you feel exposed or alone, as if you will never fit in or understand the way things are done then come in and discuss. We’ve been there and done that and can help you come to terms with life in the UK. (Hablo Espanol entonces)