Severe Panic Attacks
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I went to my OB Dr. and told her I thought I was literally going crazy and that I was losing my mind. I have started having these major panic attacks and feelings of disconnectedness from people including those I love. I have these strange thoughts that pop into my head that I would have never had a year ago before perimenopause. My OB Dr. said she hears women say they are going crazy about 4 times a week and it isn't uncommon to feel that way. Can other women please tell me your experiences and what has helped so that I don't think I have completely gone nuts? I have tried clonazepam and other benzodiazapines with little relief. Thank you so much!
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enid97234 HopeAgain
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annieschaefer HopeAgain
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I went through a tough period like this and it frightened me as I thought I was going to stay that way forever. Really hated the the disconnected feeling I had towards people who had been in my life forever. Terrible. But it does pass. I still have issues with anxiety (and did prior to hitting peri) and feeling low occasionally. I have been guided by a fairly good team of docs, tried some supplements, Prometrium to reduce higher than normal levels of estrogen (that was temporary but was causing problems) and also have back up clonozepam for those really tough times.
It will ease up. To help yourself, as tough as it may sound.......keep moving and busy. I know it's rough sometimes, but I do worse in idle mode. Force yourself to keep going, honestly that is the best thing even though at times it is rough. Also do either Yoga, deep breathing or mindful meditation. The last one was not beneficial for me but does seem to help others. Also, I found some relaxation mp3s from a fellow over in Scotland.....love his voice (it's enough to chill me out a good bit) to listen to when I'm feeling out of sorts.
Best to you. I am so sorry you are experiencing this right now, but just remind yourself, it does go away.
Anniexx
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michelle50768 ImagineOneDay
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Hang on in there ladies x
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didi0613 HopeAgain
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Zigangie HopeAgain
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Wandering about in my own little world forgetting not only important dates times and appointments but birthdays as well.
Angry one minute then sad.
Forgetting the word I need. I can see a picture in my head of what I want to say but the word for it is just not there. I cooked green things on Christmas day. I said I need to put the the the "green things" on. Peas my daughter said helpfully. No like peas but bigger (sprouts).
I do this so often just laughing about it helps but it's so annoying. My head is just a big blank space.
I also call my kids by the wrong names.
I have also tried benzodiazapines without much success they just make me more stupid.
I've also had depression. Hope you don't.
I hope this helps.