Anxiety disorder or menopause?
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Hi ladies
This is my first post. I'm 48 and have light periods as I've had a mirena coil for 12 years. I take an SSRI for anxiety. I can't tell if my symptoms are caused by peri or anxiety disorder which I had already. In my mid 30s my skin felt hot at night. In my 40s I started sweating at night and then shivering in the morning. This year I've started feeling very tired and anxiety came back after being gone for 5 years. I'm seeing the GP this week but not sure what to ask her. Please help xx
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dee49918 dawn05674
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Just tell her that your anxiety has returned and she may suggest a few herbal supplements. The list is endless. I know you must not take st. John's wort with ssri's. She might suggest increasing your dose or give you some beta blockers for the physical effects of anxiety. They don't do a lot for the mental side of things but they help with shakiness and palpitations. They really only hand out hrt as a last resort really even though the risks are very small.
The perimenopause is a very tricky time. It's a lovely time of year now. Just get outside and enjoy feeling the sun on your face and focus on staying busy with gardening or try a new hobby like tracing your family tree online. This helps me anyway. Take care
dawn05674 dee49918
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patricia16507 dawn05674
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dawn05674 patricia16507
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I know - loads of us feel like this. I hope that it is the perimenopause that is making us feel worse. I would rather that was causing it than being anxious because life isn't ok xx
kathryn81522 dawn05674
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dawn05674 kathryn81522
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I was anxious before but medication used to fix it, but now it isn't. I guess if hormones are affecting it, then that is a different issue. I wish I was a man! Take care xx
pinkcatfairy dawn05674
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I also have an anxiety disorder i have kept it under control unt menopause and it is back with a vengeance! X
unico31026 dawn05674
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dawn05674 unico31026
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I am similar and have had anxiety since about 1989/90. It has always peaked at stressful times - new babies, moving house etc. and now it seems to have come back due to my age. I guess I fear change? this time is is probably fear of getting old, kids not needing me...Hydroxyzine is antihistamine isnt it? That is interesting as in recent years, I have had anxiety spikes on days when the pollen is higher - particularly in May. Definitely a link. I am seeing the GP next week and I will mention this - thank you xx