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[karenja]

Hi update a few days with some odd symptoms as usual chest pains, achy legs, but they pass, no panic attacks and no palpatations today first time in ages, hope its getting better I can only hope x

[Dandelion]

Yep - many medications need a period of withdrawal ......... including ADs.  It took 9 weeks for me to wean of one type.  But I did and I survived though there were times I thought I would have to begin taking them  .  Now I know how the weaning off period works, I won't be as worried should I need to do so in future.

There are not many people who are addicted to ADs whatever you read on the 'net.  One drug in recent years (19990s) when new was prescribed and there is a Law Suite going through.  But not many people are, usually there are other factors involved i.e. other substances or Doctors not being supportive to a weaning phase.

I hate waking up anxious too, did so this morning and my stomach is still rolling.  I ate a lot of 'tablet' last night ......... too much sugar perhaps followed by Very Busy Dreams ........ I have been through periods of dreading going to sleep due to bad dreams, dreading getting out of bed, not being able to stay in bed 

Ohhh that sounds awful. I can sort of empathise, because although I like going to sleep, i fear it because of waking up. Waking up freaks me out.

Did you get withdrawal symptoms of your antidepressant tablets?

I know loads of people who have had a bad time coming off them, even when tapering off 10% a month.
I just take off small bits when I taper, but I have always been on other  meds beside the one I am tapering from so maybe that made it easy for me.

Do you take HRT?

Dunno if this is accurate, but to me, I think the members who get anxious are those who are either not on hrt or are on one that doesn't suit them.

[honeybun]

My HRT suits me. It controls flushes and palpitations and helps a bit with insomnia.

My anxiety started two years after I began taking HRT.

It just doesn't help but really that's not what it's designed for.  I have always been a bit nervy. It's just meno has reduced my ability to cope the way I used to.

HRT for me, and many others I think is not perfect but good enough so we don't have to cope with flushes and sweats.


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[Dandelion]

My HRT suits me. It controls flushes and palpitations and helps a bit with insomnia.

My anxiety started two years after I began taking HRT.

It just doesn't help but really that's not what it's designed for.  I have always been a bit nervy. It's just meno has reduced my ability to cope the way I used to.

HRT for me, and many others I think is not perfect but good enough so we don't have to cope with flushes and sweats.


Honeyb
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Not all HRT gets rid of flushes and sweats.
I am on 2mg of femoston sequi and I still get lots of flushes and sweats during the day, plus night sweats in my upper body.
Maybe hrt is over rated as mine is useless.

I am sorry you have bad anxiety since meno.
I feel more vulnerable since peri as I don't cope as well with things and I wasnt the strongest person to begin with

[warwick01]

Hi just read this thread and thought I would add my recent experience with Anxiety.

I started HRT at 51, I am now 55 I have been feeling really stressed with everyday life, so much so I gave up my dream job 4 weeks ago because I couldn't cope. Since finishing and over the last week I have turned into a nervous wreck, and a feeling i'm losing control. I can't stand in a quey without getting agitated, im snapping at my husband who has told me it's like living with a time bomb who can explode anytime. I get this feeling in the middle of my tummy like intense butterflies (panic) with a feeling im about to lose control.I have racing irrational thoughts...... sooo scared!

I hate the way I am and imagine it will not belong before I'm taken away.

thanks for reading W

[babyjane]

I was an anxious child due to my home situation and it stayed with me all my life, a 'what if' people pleaser due to my upbringing. I also have thyroid issues which became less stable at menopause as I was warned they would.

I do find that my anxiety comes in waves, I can be ok for weeks and then it will hit me usually after an intensely busy or stressful event, as though my adrenaline levels shoot up and then get stuck and can't come down. I have been like this for the last 5 weeks.  I know it will come to an end again but it is a horrible experience at the time as a lot of you know, a constant jitteryness and a feeling of doom.

I am not being flippant but if I can manage it a brisk walk with  my dog can help as I think it uses up some of the spare adrenaline.

[CLKD]

When I am busy particularly in an 'emergency' situation, adrenaline keeps me going.  That's what the hormone is designed to do.  However, if I forget to eat properly which is easy for me, the anxiety kicks in and 'gets stuck'.  I'm facing some alterations to routine this next few weeks so I am aware of the area around my tummy button which is where it centres for me   

When I withdrew from 1 AD I did it over 9 weeks with support from my GP.  Each time I took less the anxiety returned, I was curled up in a ball on the settee for 2 days - then as my body got used to lack of the drug, I felt better for the next few days until I took less. 

[babyjane]

CLKD you have made me think so thank you for your comment. I was very busy with our daughter's wedding for weeks leading up to and including the event. I was on the go and sometimes forgot to eat. I lost 8lbs in weight over three months and my appetite went right down as a result and I found it difficult to eat. I wonder if this could have contributed to my current anxiety relapse. I am eating better now but with a history of an eating disorder I quite like the weight loss and am reluctant to put it back on 

[CLKD]

Glad to be of assistance.  Eating before you feel hungry can help.  I know how HARD it can be to begin proper eating - do you have 'safe' foods?  We use pancakes; lightly stir fried chicken with boiled rice; toast ………. to try to encourage me.  Also chocolate milk shakes, dried cream crackers, hot Bovril ….. anything that I don't have to think about and which is nourishing.  I tried Complan once     

[babyjane]

I'm a 'little and often' eater anyway its just the often bit seems to have got lost just now. You have caused me to look at what I am doing and I am grateful, thank you.

[CLKD]

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[babyjane]

I thought about this while I walked the dog just now and realised my anxiety feelings are similar to low blood sugar (mum was diabetic). Now I am wondering if it is bad at the moment because my body is trying to put back the lost weight as I am under my 'normal' weight. Now my body and mind are in conflict because I like being lighter but realise it is not good for me and I don't actually look as good because my face is long and thin and I have a turkey neck. Oh dear I really have to think about this 

[honeybun]

You can ask some pharmacists to check your blood sugar if you are concerned.

I don't think it's how much you eat but what you eat. Small portions of slow release foods are better than empty calories. You should be able to maintain your current  weight whilst still eating nourishing food if that's what you want.

I am not tall so every extra pound looks like two. I have to work very hard to find a balance between keeping my weight below 9 stone and actually eating enough to keep me healthy. I don't think I get it right quite s lot of the time though as I lack in energy and that could be the cause.
We do have rigidly tight mealtimes which does not help but I have no options there as hubby has type 1 diabetes.

He has to eat the right stuff at the right time but I'm sure my stomach has shrunk over the years and a lot of time I'm just not hungry. Also being anxiety sufferer does not help as when your stomach is in knots putting food in is the last thing you want.


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[CLKD]

Don't take any notice of BMI charts, they have been reviewed in recent years  - if I went by 'mine' I would be 2 stone underweight.

So: slow release foods; little and often; eat whilst walking the dog; keep well hydrated; graze ........ I find that when I can't eat much chocolate buttons help, comforting as they melt in the mouth 

I know if I'm lazy with exercise because my jeans feel tighter - I rarely weigh so that when I do it's a nice surprise.  I felt really heavy a few weeks ago, well I stepped onto the scales and I was below 8 stone .......... where I want to be without trying 

[honeybun]

Gosh that's light CLKD ?.

I have to work really hard to stay about 8st 9 . I'm 5ft 1 so it is within acceptable range. Not easy though.


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