Is Life Better After A Woman Goes Completely Through Menopause?

I’m 48 and have not had a period for 6 months now and have light hot flashes. I just don’t feel anything emotionally. I feel neither happy nor sad most of the time. I feel like a alien in my own body. Is this a normal feeling? It’s hard to feel emotionally intimate with my spouse. Is there a happy juice I can take (Ha!)

Does Weight Affect How Early One Goes Into Menopause?

I am heavy set and 39 years old. Suddenly the cycles are not regular anymore and I have had some symptoms of menopause. Hot flashes, sudden lactose intolerance, Nausea, anxiety. Anyone know if this might be menopause?