Perimenopause or GAD????
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Hello Ladies,
I'm back again with a little confusion. I was already apprehensive or should I say anxious about my GP appointment today. I had a panic attack while I was there and just couldn't seem to calm down. He gave me a script for Ativan and said I need to relax. My anxiety this week has been through the roof. I've never had issues with anxiety but since all my other symtpoms started I have been on edge. I can't focus on my health because im always thinking that something is going to happen to me. I know the numerous tests tell me I'm ok but I can't shake the doom and gloom feelings. They just come out of nowhere. Does anyone else ever feel like the doom and gloom and is this normal? I am starting to think I have generalized anxiety disorder where im just out of sorts all the time.
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mrscb jamie50513
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I been in perimenopause for about 8 years but my anxiety and panic attacks seem to be getting worse. I'm always dreading something is wrong or something bad is going to happen.
I'm constantly depressed and feeling so overwhelmed.
jamie50513 mrscb
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ellacraig jamie50513
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For me I'm "trying" the mind over matter thing, being positive, listening to self help etc. can't say it always works but sometimes it does.
The worst bit is being sedntary and alone with your thoughts.
Drop coffee if you drink it, I'm trying but not successfully..
im also thinking of an adrenal tonic like ashwaghanda or something cause I know anti depressants will make things worse long term.
i hear you though!
jamie50513 ellacraig
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I thought about adrenal fatigue. Heck I thought about my own fatigue. I just can't help but to think something bad is happening to me. I try to do things to take my mind off stuff but it's really hard. I try to keep the anxiety down but it just cones out of nowhere and I felt like the doctor didn't understand anything.
ellacraig jamie50513
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And yes don't google too much, you will drive yourself insane like I have
Sochima822 ellacraig
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lennie45832 Sochima822
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sue976 jamie50513
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jamie50513 sue976
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I'm certainly going to try it. I'm not really a pill person but I will take them if I really need them. I don't like an anti depressant so I will look into the batch flower. The anxiety, nervousness, and jitters I feel are taking me over. My menses is due next week so all the other feelings have made my anxiety super hightened. I'm scared to be alone and won't ride anywhere by myself. I finally stopped going to the ER, since my blood work and numerous scans always come back ok. Just don't like this feeling.
debbie_18471 jamie50513
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❤️Debbie
jamie50513 debbie_18471
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I believe it is peri too. I have this weird head today and I would be lying If I told you it's not getting to me because it is. I came in from the docs and went right to my bedroom. I have to go back out later to pick up my sister and I am not looking forward to it. I just don't like driving when I feel this way. The only thing that calms me is having someone ride with me.
stel43725 jamie50513
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jamie50513 stel43725
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I honestly don't want to take it at all. I would rather try to manage on my own or something herbal or natural. I'm not a pill person and everyone I know that takes some sort of antidepressant doesn't like it. I'll get them filled but will contemplate on taking them.
stel43725 jamie50513
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sophie76397 jamie50513
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