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Posted 5/5/2008 2:40 AM (GMT 0)
hello everyone. i was googling for info on depression during ovulation and came across this forum, so i thought i would join in. believe me - i know your pain.

i've given up on regular doctors a long time ago. most of my experiences with doctors has been they either treating me like a hypochondriac or simply saying there is no solution except for the birth control pill, which isn't an option for me. i don't use pharmaceuticals or birth control pills and never will. as for testing for hormone levels, i can't understand why some doctors (according to the posts) said there was no point in testing. this simply isn't true. though it may be a matter best left to an endocrinologist rather than a gp.

i've been trying to approach this problem by considering the effects of food, environment (toxicity and stress), and general lifestyle on my overall health. one thing that i've been reading about is the effect of petrochemicals and xenoestrogens (mimicking estrogen) that are apart of our polluted environment and most household/beauty products that wreak havoc on the hormonal balance of not just women but of men too. here is a few links that gives you an example if you are interested.

http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1G1-136262252.html



basically, it's hard to not have a hormone imbalance in today's world. most women, it is supposed, are suffering from estrogen dominance. average testosterone levels in men are dropping. it requires a lot of effort, research and planning to avoid these estrogen mimicking substances in shampoos, beauty products and in our food, such as the effect of herbicides and the estrogen used to fatten livestock.

just one way we can take the matter into our own hands.

peace

Hello,

I edited out your 2nd link as it was connected directly to a online site that sold their product.

Kitt

Post Edited By Moderator (stkitt) : 5/5/2008 8:25:20 AM (GMT-6)

Posted 5/5/2008 2:30 PM (GMT 0)

lunavere

Welcome to HealingWell.  Thank you for your comments and opinions.  It is always interesting to hear other opinions about this topic and I am sure the members will find your info helpful when looking at options.

Please read the forum rules as everyone that is a new member is requested to review the rules.  Thank you so much and again welcome.

Kitt

Posted 5/12/2008 4:52 AM (GMT 0)
confused I seem to get really bad anxiety/panic attacks right before my period. I don't know if I actually ovulate or not. I've noticed when my anxiety gets bad my periods are usually a lil heavier though. Would birth control help ya think?
Posted 5/12/2008 8:08 PM (GMT 0)
I'm new to this whole forum thing myself. I find that I too have an increase of anxiety and panic right before my period as well. I've checked my hormones..but of course they come back normal. I have also gotten an ultra sound and the tech thought I might have pcos. My doc quickly said that I don't. I am only 23 so I don't think its menopause or anything close to that. Im scared to get on birth control as well. I hate feeling so anxious and I have the hardest time eating. Any ideas or suggestions?
Posted 5/12/2008 9:04 PM (GMT 0)

stresdoutgrl

Hello there and welcome to HealingWell and the A & P forum. I know you will meet many members and someone will have some input for you with your concern. I do not have the info you are looking for but I am here to support you.

Hang on and someone will be along shortly.  Again a warm welcome.

Hugs to you
KItt

Posted 5/13/2008 4:35 PM (GMT 0)
Hi stresdoutgrl and welcome!

There may be other ways to deal with your PMS anxiety and symptoms besides the Pill. Have you talked with a gynecologist or just your regular doctor? Often the gynos are much more savvy about minimal types of treatments. For instance, mine just recommended acidophilus and yogurt to help me keep a yeast infection in check (after the meds she prescribed had knocked it out). My regular doctor just kept throwing the same old meds that hadn't worked before at me.

So perhaps try getting a more informed professional opinion and see what your options are.

Good luck!

percycat
Posted 5/13/2008 6:41 PM (GMT 0)
Percycat,
I haven't seen a gyno yet. I've had anxiety since I was 18. I was on celexa for about a year and then stopped. I was anxiety free for about a year and a half and then it came back. I've noticed now that it usually comes before my period and sometimes it gets pretty bad. I had gotten prescribed zanex so I take that only when its bad. But it makes me so tired that I can't really function. So I can't take it a lot because I have to work. I don't feel depressed or anything. And the only obvious sign of my period coming that I get is sometimes im bloated. Other than that its just anxiety and panic attacks. Im really tired of dealing with it. Im going to a therepist but I don't think that's really working either. I can generally handle the racing heart. But what I can't handle is the not eating (as I love food) and the crazy thoughts I get. I feel that im too young to be going through this and it scares me.
Posted 5/21/2008 1:14 AM (GMT 0)
I agree with all of you.  I am 45 & about 5 years ago the pms got so bad.  I actually feel I have PMDD.  I have many other physical issues which in the past 8 years has taken their toll on me.  Anyway, I'm acutally feeling the increased anxiety as I write this.  I try everything from praying, relaxation techs.  I even joined a Pilates class only to be forced to drop out cuz of possible neck fusion surgery in the very near future.  One thing I did do last year was have my gyno give me a hormo test that showed I was in the range of POST menapause, which is only catagorized when you don't have a period for a straight 12 months.  Well, thats not my case, sometimes its everymonth, sometimes 2x a month.  Lately they have been 1x a month but last 2-3 weeks.  I'm so confused about my body I feel at war with it.  I'm thinking of writing to Dr. Phil.  I do see a therapist 1x a week, but, I have a stepdaughter who lives with us since we came home from our honeymoon that is going to have a baby anyday (shes 21), father in picture, but "their just dating", I haven't worked since Jan 2007.  Everytime I start to feel hopeful, something else bringing me down, meaning with my poor health.  I brain tells me there's so much more for me to do in this life, but I am not functioning well at all.  Used to be fun, witty, in shape, happy & outgoing.  Now all I do is try to tame the pain, anxiety & pray my husband doesn't get sick of me being sick.  Thanks for reading.  God Bless.
Posted 5/27/2008 4:54 PM (GMT 0)
I, too, have elevated panic during ovulation, as well as right before my period.  In fact, I had a panic attack this morning and I am SURE my period is just around the corner.  I take Celexa daily and am usually okay, but every once in a while my hormones take over!

Posted 5/27/2008 5:00 PM (GMT 0)
Another thing to add:  I am 47 and I'm noticing alot of us in our 40's are having this issue.  My reg. doc sent me to a gyno (a young woman) who didn't have a clue what to do for me.  I just keep  taking my Celexa and doing other things like exercising, playing on the computer, drinking lots of ice water, other "natural" kinds of things.  My reg. doctor did say I could "up" my Celexa by another 1/2 tablet just before my period. (I currently take 1 1/2 tablets).  I've never tried that, though.

Posted 5/30/2008 3:21 PM (GMT 0)
You ladies are speaking my language! I too googled ovulation and anxiety.
Out of the blue one day I had massive heart palpitations. My doctor did an ekg and some blood tests, but the only thing was slightly low potassium - everything was fine. Palpitations began to happen periodically and I started to note what I was doing, what I had eaten, etc. At one point it ocurred to me that I had my period a few times when the palpitations hit. I mentioned this to my doctor, but she shook her head at me and chalked it up to stress. I was given a beta blocker, but that made me feel worse.
Eventually it happened again, but not during my period, so I figured my doctor may be right. Looking back, it then started happening during the few days surrounding ovulation time too. I had stopped taking birth control pills and began to keep track of my cycles in hopes of becoming pregnant. When I put my palpitations/anxiety days together on my cycle chart, they were perfectly aligned. And none of this happened until after I went off of the pill. I couldn't believe that I hadn't been able to see it earlier, and I was even more discouraged to realize that my doctor had completely dismissed me. I just started to see a reproductive endocrinologist and he was unconvinced of the relationship as well. He also was quick to tell me I probably have anxiety issues.
I feel for everyone here. While don't wish this upon anyone, I must say I'm relieved that I am not the only one who experiences this.
Posted 6/5/2008 12:47 AM (GMT 0)
Wow--my OB/GYN wasn't exaggerating when he told me that 25% of his PMS patients get Panic Disorder---and it looks like many of us getting it during ovulation. Nice to know there are others. Just surfed in because I can't believe how SHARP the pains are this month and how my panic disorder kicked in so hard, even though I have been managing nicely with a daily dosage of 100mg of Zoloft for 10 years.

Has anyone else had these unusually bad episodes? Dang, it hurts!

BTW, I'm 43 and have had two children.

Post Edited (Minne) : 6/4/2008 6:50:45 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 6/5/2008 1:12 AM (GMT 0)
I found an EXCELLENT scholarly article showing the links between PMS and Ovulation to Panic Disorder and Generalized Anxiety Disorder. A bit tough to read, but might want to share it with your Gyno or Psychiatrist. Bottom line: there is a link to changes in progesterone levels (which rise during ovulation) and Panic Disorder.

http://www.psychiatrictimes.com/anxiety/article/10168/1153899
Posted 6/5/2008 1:17 AM (GMT 0)

Minnie,

Welcome to HealingWell and the A & P Forum.  Thank you for posting the link and glad you found us. Hope to see more of you on the forum.

Kitt

Posted 6/10/2008 10:06 PM (GMT 0)
Livy
I understand how you feel. I am in the same state, with ovulating and feeling hopeless and pushing my husband away, far away, not allowing him to try to embrace me.
I go through this for like 1-2 days, how I am now and even though we recognize it to be symptomatic, it is hard to cope with.
I will copy your post to my husband so he sees this may be my problem too.

--Chris
Posted 6/11/2008 6:08 PM (GMT 0)

Hi all...I am new to this board, but found it when googling my problems. I too suffer from really bad anxiety/panic attacks around ovulation and my period. It's been awful. I just turned 33 and have a 2 1/2 year old daughter. A month after she turned 1 is when all of this started. It got so bad, that I had to take a leave from work and I just returned 6 weeks ago after being off for 14 months. Today for example is a bad day. I am dizzy, feel panicky, nauseous, crampy, etc and I am 2 days away from ovulation. I feel ok after ovulation is over, but then the symptoms ramp up again with my PMS. With no reliable Doctor, it's hard for me to access someone who will really listen and try to understand what I am going through. I have now been told that I should see a psychiatrist, which is pointless. I KNOW it's my body-not that I am crazy! I have tried everything I can to help myself. I am currently taking 20mgs of Celexa a day, but I am going to up it to 40mgs. I have tried Atavan, but it's only a short fix and gave up on it. It's comforting to know that we are not alone. I just wish there was more that could be done to help us.

Posted 6/12/2008 12:07 AM (GMT 0)
I have noticed crazy weirdness about 10-12 days before my period gets here! Most times---I get really nauseous---to the point of almost throwing up---and then the next couple of days----HEY-----"martha is here"!! :(

I do get more panicky, emotional, and have more anxious thoughts "the worst case scenerio" type thoughts!!!! I am not 40 yet---but, I bet a million $$$ that I am starting peri-menopause. I just KNOW IT!!!! Plus, I am really "short tempered" with my family......no patience at all---the rest of the time I am fine......

OY-------

Laurel
Posted 6/21/2008 5:27 AM (GMT 0)

I thought it was only me until I sat down and looked this up on the computer.  Around 1week to 10days before my period I get very anxious.  It seems everything gets blown up at home and work.  This smallest situation will just stay in my head and I can't stop thinking about it or I just freak out at home.  Every little thing gets to me or I worry about everything.  I only feel this way around this time of the month.   I cant stand feeling this way.  It makes me feel crazy and I hate how it makes me feel at home and work.  

Posted 6/21/2008 2:44 PM (GMT 0)

canadagirl75

Welcome to HealingWell and the A & P forum.  We are happy to have you on board .  I am Kitt.

To the rest of you, great discussion.............this is not a problem I had or have  lol, just gave my age away huh?  I do empathize with you and I am so glad you each advocating for yoursleves in seeking help.

Many hugs

Kitt

Posted 8/9/2008 7:41 PM (GMT 0)
I also notice that I get increased anxiety during ovulation. I get a really tight neck and inceased anxiety for about three to four days. I read that anxiety increases during ovulation b/c estrogen levles also increase. High levels of estrogen are known to contribute to feelings of anxiety. If this is the case, I'm basically screwed if I ever decide to get pregnant! Estrogen levels quickly elevate during pregnancy. My husband desparately wants children but I am scared to death b/c of my issues w/ anxiety!! If I had to put up with 9 months of increased estrogen levels and anxiety, I think I would have to commit myself!!!
Posted 8/10/2008 12:21 AM (GMT 0)

Alycat

Welcome to HealingWell and the A & P Forum.  I would like to suggest that you visit a GYN physician and talk with him/her re your questions and find out the answers as many women have the very same issues as you do re pregnancy.

I am sure with  the guidance of a good physician you would get through a pregnancy.  Please do not despair or over think this issue.  Don't get stuck with the "what ifs".  Get your information from a professional and we are here to support you.

Again welcome .

Kitt

Posted 8/30/2008 5:51 PM (GMT 0)

To the top for new member mushy.  Hope reading this thread helps you.

Kitt wink

Posted 8/31/2008 2:57 AM (GMT 0)

Mushy,

Ahhh! It gets better after three days, my BF hides under the bed... skull

Meg

Posted 9/1/2008 3:05 PM (GMT 0)
ok ladies i need help???? at the end of july i had my period and it was normal and lasted about 4 days it stoped for about a week before it stared again and lasted 2 weeks. it also stopped.......but i was at work one day and i went to the bathroom and it was like i peed straight blood for a whole minute. i passed big blood clots but then it stopped right after that. it came back about 4 days later and was normal and lasted about a week. i havent  had my perid now for 3 weeks so im assuming  its done acting weird. but now i spend my days worring if its gona happen again and making sure im prepared for it. we are also moving and i also just had a lot of dental work done recently and now im broke. my mom and i argue a lot and i have a 4 year old son. last week i got sick with i believe sinues or allergies lol. i fell as if im falling apart. after i coughed for about a week non stop i have notcied my heart is either racing or pounding.  it scares me so all i do is think about it now and i have had this feeling for about 4 days now. when im out with friends or when im busy these feelings arent there but as son as i think about it they are back. i cant sleep at night because my heart is pounding and im short of breath. i do not have any other symptoms except dry mouth when this happens. do you think im have anxiety attacks?

Posted 9/1/2008 3:30 PM (GMT 0)

annoying,

Welcome to HealingWell.  I am sorry you are having the problems with the clots.  I would be anxious too so don't feel you are over reacting.

Anything different for you should be checked out. When you say big clots, how big? To the best of my knowledge it is normal to pass clots during your period but a good rule of thumb is anything larger than a quarter, you should talk with your physician.

Any chance you were pregnant? 

Again a warm welcome and keep talking with us.  We are hee to support you.

Gentle Hugs
Kitt

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