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Posted 12/22/2010 6:24 PM (GMT 0)
I can't handle this! I have had really good control over my anxiety and panic for the last couple years but it seems like the last few months right before my period I freak. (Like right now) I start to feel all the horrible physical symptoms, the hot and cold, loss of appetite, nausea, heart racing and then it begins the vicsious circle. Had to reach out to those who understand cry
Posted 12/22/2010 10:14 PM (GMT 0)
It's really not fair! We work really hard to get to a place of recovery, and our hormones mess everything up! I can relate, and unfortunately it get harder as we age! I find that I really have to double my efforts when my levels are in flux. Extra meditation, breathing and relaxation exercises. Here are some other things to try:

-exercise!
-extra dairy and soy consumption
-natural supplements such as L-Theanine or evening primrose oil (check for interactions w/ current meds!)

There are also a ton of good threads in the archives on this topic. You may want to do a search.
Hope things ease up for you. Have a peaceful holiday:)
Scaredy Cat
Posted 2/22/2011 5:42 PM (GMT 0)
Hi-

I've suffered episodes of anxiety attacks starting in my 30's (now 51) and they happened either just before ovulation and the start of and during my period. If you are already under constant stress, the added physical stress your body goes during these times can bring on attacks. For me I have accepted  to get  help using low-dose xanax and a sleep aid. Lack of sleep just further compounds the problem. I found if I don't nip it in the bud when the earliest symptoms show up, then it will snowball. Now I rarely take any xanax or sleep aids but still stay on prozac 40-60 mg a WEEK for maintenance. I don't think any other way would have helped for me, knowing just the everyday stress I live under, and how my psychological make-up handles it. I've accepted it and learned to move on and enjoy life without the constant 'worrying'.

kitty kiss

Posted 2/22/2011 6:03 PM (GMT 0)
I am suffering from this today. Along with anxiety attacks, there are the riled up heartburn and stomach problems. This stinks.

Just stayed home...
Posted 2/22/2011 9:04 PM (GMT 0)
I have the same darn problem..lol Its my only 'clue' that its close. Since I don't have regular cycles its hard to keep track of and put myself in the 'defensive' stance to battle it.
Usually I get about a week free that month were I'm more ok. But other than that its hell on wheels for me.. Poor hubby he bears the brunt of it. And now my oldest daughter is doing the samething. My youngest doesn't seem to phase her.

So we have double trouble in the house. I'm calming her down and she is raging at me..hahaha its kinda funny when its all over with though.
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