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Posted 3/26/2015 10:13 AM (GMT 0)
For us "older" folks especially menopausal age women do find that your anxiety has increased? 
Posted 3/26/2015 11:05 AM (GMT 0)
i'll leave that to the female species of turtle. healing thoughts.
Posted 3/26/2015 12:44 PM (GMT 0)
I think my anxiety is a bit less now I'm older. I realize I'm not going to be here for ever and appreciate things more.

"My grandmother started walking five miles a day when she was sixty
she's ninety-seven now, and we don't know where the heck she is"

(Ellen Delenres)
Posted 3/26/2015 1:52 PM (GMT 0)
Yes! It has increased so much in the last year. I'm 7 years post and it's worse than ever. I probably have had an anxious mind all my life but in the past was able to deal with it.

So, for now my doctor just gave me Ativan and will start blood pressure medication in 2 days. I finally gave in to those 2. I wanted to do it all on my own but now know I can't.
Posted 3/26/2015 3:55 PM (GMT 0)
Lamb,

I think it is an individulized thing.

For some, especially if left untreated, it increases...

...but with help and time, for many...recovery is absolutely possible.:)

...and the later years can be a time free from much of the anxiety that was previously felt.


Menopause (and peri/PMS/pregnancy...any fluxuation in hormones) can definitely be a factor!!

However, again, with help/support this can be managed.

Wishing you much peace and progress!

S.C.

p.s. memphisd...I love your quotes! Keep 'em coming! :)

Posted 3/26/2015 5:44 PM (GMT 0)
 

 

I think my anxiety is a bit less now I'm older. I realize I'm not going to be here for ever and appreciate things more. said...

 

 

Very true. I think I've gained more knowledge and learned to appreciate the smallest things in life.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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