Nooooooooooo

After 6 months of no periods (I'm 53) I was excited that I might be riding this shit storm out - then today a period! A sodding period! I feel like I've been running a marathon - and now have to start all over again. I'm already exhausted from the first half!

Does anyone have any words of encouragement? I just feel really deflated. I was hoping this shit was over 😳☹️