I am in full blown menopause. Hot flashes, mood swings, and depression are running rampant in my life right now. My doctor did not want to start me on hormones because cancer runs on both sides of my family. With that in mind I am on Pristiq 50 mg which worked great in the beginning. I still experience the Hot flashes and mood swings but I am happier about it. Lately though I have not been able to focus on things and comments made from by superiors that are considered constructive critizens about my performance have sent me into crying jags that seem almost uncontrollable. I do not have any interest in my appearance and lately my sex drive is non exsistent. If anyone out there is going through the same thing I would really love to hear from you. If any experts think I need to be committed please let me know that to. Seriously, I would appreciate any information that could help me in living out the second half of my life better.View Thread