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Never felt so depressed and anxious

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colleen90305
colleen90305

I started to become very anxious and depressed at the end of 2013. I had no idea why? Last spring, I found out I in perimenopause and today see a psychiatrist and am on the 3rd antidepressant. Prior to this, I was on Paxil and felt really good. I forget apts, have severe brain fog, a decrease in self esteem and lost all ambition, and hope. I feel tired and wondering how I will make it until full blown menopause?

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    deirdre01438 colleen90305

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    Hi Colleen, I can relate to your post so much. I'm only 34 going on 35 in few months but I know I'm in peri. My blood results show I'm within normal range but everything started for me around my periods etc. i tried to get doctors to listen but I was sent to psychiatrist. I'm trying 3 medication now and I just feel deflated because I know it's my hormones. I'm currently on my second period this month. I've been out of work for months now because I got so bad with anxiety. Are you feeling better? I was thinking of seeing a menopause specialist if I can get the money together. Just curious to know how you are doing now?

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