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denise74065
denise74065

Hi just wondering if anyone suffering with anxiety and depression in menopause ?especially morbid thoughts have been taking citalopram 20mg for past 10mnths which after few months was helping thoughts they had gone .But back again with a vengance past couple weeks since bad news in family .Just wondering if anyone been through same need some reassurance pls .thanks D.xxx

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  • sara97862
    sara97862 denise74065

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    Hi Denise.,

    Sorry to hear of the bad news in your family.

    I find at this time of life, things tend to throw us farther off balance, and it takes time to balance again... I think you'll find it.

    I am going through similar right now... a bad stretch of migraine activity really getting me down. Making me doubt. Bringing back my health anxiety.

    See if you can find minutes away to yourself where you can do any activity that takes your mind out of fight-or-flight mode. If you get a few minutes of peace, make note of and congratulate yourself on that small victory.

    See if you can remember what it felt like when you were feeling a little better each day... you will get there again.

    The small wins add up 😃

    Take care, and I'll keep you in my thoughts,

    Sara

    • denise74065
      denise74065 sara97862

      Edited

      Thanks Sara for your quick reply good to know there is someone to chat to who understands will take your advice take care D x

    • sara97862
      sara97862 denise74065

      Posted

      Sometimes we need a good venting, and I'm here for that too!! Reach out anytime, and take care~

  • bev27429
    bev27429 denise74065

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    Yes! I had this earlier on in perimenopause. I would get the most horrific, demented thoughts that would terrify me. I felt so alone and scared. Eventually, I almost got used to them, as they were so frequent, and I noticed that they would come and go of their own accord. Also, women in perimenopause can not cope with stress the way that they used to, so, as you said, they may be coming back with a vengeance largely due to your recent bad news.

    I can assure you that you are not alone, and I can also promise you that, with time, they will pass.

    Hugs,

    Bev xo

    • denise74065
      denise74065 bev27429

      Posted

      Thanks for your support Bev had a bad night feel little better now still here .Getting palpatations to and hot sweats hope this goes soon good too know someone to talk to

      love Denise x

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