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[pjmonster]

I wanted to share my experience with you as I could not find much information about anxiety & the menopause.

The past year for me has been hell, I thought I was going mad & I wanted to be checked into a mental hospital. I did not know who I was. I was suffering panic attacks, severe anxiety, lack of mental clarity, loss of confidence. I could not complete the simplest of tasks & I thought I was going to loose my job.

I had to keep going back to my GP who thought I was too young to start the menopause. I had to build a relationship with her so that she could track my symptoms.

Finally after a year I am now on anti-depressants &  HRT (Elleste Solo). I have been taking this combination for 2 months now & I have not had any anxiety for three weeks. To say that I'm relieved is an understatement.

I tried very hard to overcome the anxiety myself, I was referred for CBT, I exercised, I ate healthy. I have a wonderful partner who I spoke to, wonderful friends who were supportive but no one could understand what I was talking about, they looked blank & sympathetic.

So this is my message of hope, hang in there & get the help that you need.

PJ xxx

[dazned]

 

Glad to hear that you have managed to get your symptoms under control,long may it last!

I take it that you've had a hysterectomy as you are only using oestrogen ? Easier than having to use the progesterone.

[Annie0710]

This is really encouraging for others so thank you for posting

Can I ask what were your triggers for the panic attacks and what AD/dose are you on ? X

[babyjane]

hello and welcome. 

Thank you for your post and for taking the time to make it.  I wish you well.  You are an example of how anti depressants and HRT are not mutually exclusive and can work very well hand in hand.  I hope you continue to see improvement 

If you type 'anxiety' into the search box you will see that there are many many threads about this debilitating symptom of menopause and perimenopause which a lot of us deal with on a daily basis.