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Posted 8/20/2018 3:41 AM (GMT 0)
I have been having such a hard time the last few months.
My anxiety has been awful the week before and the week of my menstrual period. And it's even taking several days after to stabilize to just regular old anxiety. I am so exhausted from it. I feel really hopeless.
I have a new on again off again symptom - dry tongue and sore throat. It lasts about 4 days, goes away for 4 or 5 days and then returns. Went to my GP who did not see anything, recommended Zyrtec and a visit to an ENT if the Zyrtec didn't help. It's been going on for almost 2 months now. My ENT can't see me until the end of the month. So I wait.
I was also put on medical marijuana in April. I have tried sublingual tinctures, mints, vape pen and flower. So far nothing has really helped. There also are not many strains available in my area that are specifically directed at PTSD or anxiety. Its been a lot of trial and error, and again, I am feeling hopeless.
I continue to go to therapy weekly and will soon try regular acupuncture treatments.
I just want so much to be well. I'm so tired of feeling like this.
Thanks for listening.
Posted 8/20/2018 4:13 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Searching1~

I'm so glad you posted. I know that having anxiety can totally wear you out mentally. Keep posting and talking to us and we'll get you through the rough times. The nice thing about having this forum is that those who come truly 'get it'. Try to keep your mind busy on other things. Do you have a hobby, something you like to do like read? Share that with us and it will help others forget about their anxiety for a while also.

Warmly,
Chutz
Posted 8/20/2018 4:17 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Searching and welcome back!

Although I am sorry to hear it is due to increased symptoms and challenges. sad

This is just a thought...but do you happen to know what strain of MM you were taking? I ask because the wrong one can/will actually increase anxiety! Sativa is know to be stimulating and is used for creative purposes, while Indica is a relaxing/calming strain. I am also wondering if this could also be the root cause of your dry mouth...as this is a common s/e of marijuana. Biotene lozenges and/or mouth wash/gum can help.

I hope that you can get the answers and managment plan that you need soon. Let us know how your upcoming appointment goes...and keep posting so we can keep you encouraged until then if you need it! smile

Talk soon.

S.C.
Posted 8/20/2018 5:11 AM (GMT 0)
Thank you both for responding smile
I'm actually trying to find a new book to get into. I am having a tough time getting over the book The Time Traveler's Wife. I've listened to the audio book 3x's now - I love it, but I do feel overly drawn into it, if that makes any sense.
As for MM, I was regularly taking a tincture called Synergy, as 1:1 cbd/the sublingual oil with extra CBD oil on the side.
I also tried ACDC strain in vape, but my children were very concerned about me using a vape pen (popcorn lung) so I stopped that. A few of the flower strains I have tried are: Iditarod, Face Off OG, True OG and Pennywise. I think they are all indica? Not 100% sure though. Most of the strains I have researched that are supposedly best for PTSD are only available out West.
I had considered the MM being a factor in the dry tongue/throat. I stopped taking any MM for a week, but no difference. I was also weirded out because it comes and goes. I try to remind myself that nearly all of my symptoms since my extreme anxiety began have been transient and not constant, but, well, I'm sure everyone on here knows - you can't reason with anxiety (sigh).
Posted 8/20/2018 6:16 PM (GMT 0)
S.,

I know...try to draw deep with your coping skills...work those stress relieving techniques including exercise the best you can.

Nutritional boosts such as dairy, lean protein and soy products a week prior to your period can help offset some of the hormonal effects of anxiety, so give that a try as well.

We are here cheering you on, so keep posting!

S.C.
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