Anxiety? Perimenopause? Both? Overwhelming Physical Symptoms.

I thought I was losing my mind... thank god I'm not the only one going through this!!!

I? had my first panic attack a year ago... ended up in emerg thinking I was having a heartattack.  The dizziness with me comes and goes... I was tested for all sorts of issues, the only thing they found out was I had a severe Vitamin D deficiency, which is under control now....but I still feel like crap all the time..... I've been trying to get in to see my doctor, but so far I've seen her intern and the nurse... I wasn't comforatable with the intern... i have underwear older then he was and the nurse mostly just rolled her eyes..... which made me feel like it was all in my head.... I haven't had a period in over 3 months... still get the pms, cramps and backaches... then nothing.... everything seems to get worse around the time it should be coming... I warn everyone around me the hormones are kicking in.... or lack of hormones.... I need a t-shirt of something to warn people.... I'm tired all the time, but can't remember when I had a good night's sleep...the worst is the panic attacks and the sore muscles.... my shoulders, neck and chest have been constantly aching...it drives me nuts.... Today was the worse so far.... didn't eat in the morning because my stomach was upset.... mistake one... by noon I thought i was having a stroke... panic set in...I've been on the verge of tears one minute and ready to rip someone's head off the next.. I feel like I'm having PMS on steroids...feeling fuzzy all day...I honestly wished my period would come.... at least the cramps would be better then this......

Have you been checked for Fibromialga?

Hi Weary kitty

I am new to this site and was looking for advice on how I feel and to try and make sense of all of it all. I had a panic attack whilst at work albeit I did not know it was a panic attack and thought I was having a heart attack at the time. This was about three years ago. I have since been diagnosed as being perimenopause and my periods are few and far between. I am only 38 years old.

I do still have horrible doom and gloom feelings and I can't keep hold of my positive thoughts which make me panic even more. I have hot sweats all the time and feel tired most of the time. I have a little boy who is 7 and really need to be strong for him although some days I feel as though I'm going to loose the plot. I want to believe this is all because of perimenopause and not me but it's hard to convince myself. I only had one panic attack so can't believe I still struggle with this. I really hope u have found some answers and are feeling better within yourself. Xx

I know this was posted over a year ago, but I am also 45 and having these same issues!! I thought I was going crazy, had something really wrong with me and just have not been myself! It came on rather quickly too, over a month or 2...total anxiety attacks, sadness, crying etc..My husband tries to help out and reassure me and friends say I should just try lexapro..but I don't know what to do...ugh...sorry to bug you as this was so long ago..I hope you are feeling better and if you care to share experiences I'm happy to listen.

Hi there- I know this post was a while ago but I'm glad I came across it..At 45 I had all these symptoms too and it is awful..I have had terrible anxiety attacks, fear that something is very wrong with me and just generally sad and not myself...my primary doctor assures me I'm fine, and he is willing to give me lexapro, and friends have also said it works great...Just tired of this feeling and unsure what to do. I hope you are better, feel free to let me know how you are doing and if anything is particularly helpful. Take care.

Hello,

I've started my pre menopause symptoms About a year ago but the last 2 months I noticed that I am more emotional and it seem like I'm more paranoid. I started taking over the counter black cohosh once a day. It seems to help but is this normal?? I never used to feel is way.

Im only35 and everyday is a challenge im so tired i work40 plus hours a week as a cook plus i do side jobs as a mechanic .my hands a body herts so bad every day my wife puts my socks on and i cant even button my pant its like i got old overnight what could be cousing pain every morning.?

I've had all of these symptoms and more I've done 10 pregnancy tests as I am having all the same symptoms as when I was pregnant but all negative been to the doctors twice I've finally managed to get a blood test done waiting on my result now but just feel like know one is going to find out what's wrong with me and very worried as my mum died of MS can't concentrate get the right words out or anything when I'm having a conversation nothing I say makes sense anymore and my memory has got so bad! I'm only 25 and I had an abortion back in November me and my boyfriend are also currently trying for a baby and 2 weeks ago I had a very heavy period which only lasted me 2 days and went would really like some answers if any one has any? It's driving me mad so depressed and emotional about all of this!

Thanks xx

Hi, im melissa and im 30, i havd my 3rd daughter 4months ago, had gestional diabetes and spd during the pregnancy, normal delivery lost alot of blood but was ok, so coming home straight away cleaning bending over hoovering carrying heavy stuff even lifting my daughters bath with water in to empty literally over doing it, 6 week later i started not to feel right i my chest kept having shooting pain midly and gradually got worse in the mean time a close friend had 7 cardiac arrests(blood clot found outnot ago with not being mobile after an op and not being given the medication) anyway so with myself having these chest pains and seeing my friend die in hospital i started to think i was going to die (still do) been in an ambulance twice now had ecgs & blood work all normal one dr said by the sounds of what i was sayig by over doing it heavy lifting daily iv pulled chest muscle and cartilage and its called..... costochondritis mimics heart attacks i was like it explains alot, everyday im crying becausr i dont feel right and when i get these pains i think im going to die, im at my whits end feeling like this im not enjoying my new daughter, this evening eating dinner i physically couldnt swallow and i panicked it was scary and then went dizzy and now im crying absolutley terrified theres something more going on, please can someone help or give me advice i feel like im going to have to get some sort of professional help because i feel like im mentally losing my mind sorry for the long post and sorry if its not the forum xx

As I write this I am having a severe hot flash. I feel just as you do.I am overwhelmed by all this. I've just begun menopause symptoms and I'm 55.