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[Alls77]

Hi. Two weeks ago I had terrible waves of anxiety which made me feel awfully sick, racing heart etc.Its now happening again comepletly out of the blue again, starts with head and just waves through whole body, all anxiety symptoms and just feeling very emotional.
I had a sub total hysterectomy in 2018 and haven’t had sore boobs since then but couple of nights ago after taking my bra off I thought ooo my boobs feel very sore then anxiety started last night. Been on Everol 50 for three years, they tried to change me to Everol Conti as gynecologist was worried about bleeding because of the stump but that made me feel terrible so GP switched me back as I’ve never had any bleeding whilst on Everol 50. I’m on anti d’s already and have been for years. Sometimes I wish I had periods still so I could tell more what’s going on.
Any help or ideas to cope with this deliberating anxiety, I just want my life back.

[CLKD]

   if anxiety is your main problem, an appropriate anti-anxiety medication can be prescribed.  Short term use of 'valium' is OK though GPs are loathe, 5mg at night can help enormously.  Propranolol also works to ease anxiety surges, when does it affect you mostly?

I also have an emergency go-to pill if anxiety floors me.  I take escitalopram 10mg morning and evening. 

[Alls77]

I take 20mg of Citalopram, this anxiety happens whenever it wants, doesn’t matter what time of day or anything but it’s like this wave of it just comes over me but like a hot flush does but it lasts for hours at a time.
Oh no one has ever said about Propranolol to me, how does it help?
I did get prescribed some diazepam but yet to try it as you know how anxiety plays with your mind and get worked up about taking a tablet that’s going to help.

[CLKD]

Which dose of diazepam?

Because I knew it worked for me within 40 mins and I took it the evening prior to an event I was unable to get out of, there was no risk of taking too much! 

Propranolol works by slowing the heart down. 

Also how is your diet overall because not eating regularly may cause sudden anxiety surges. 

[Clairebear587]

Hi lovely a few months ago this started with me too.
I had anxiety but out of nowhere the surges started out of nowhere and within a couple of weeks turned to full blown attacks. Waves of surges through head with pins & needles etc that lasted hours was awful..
Settled abit now. Do you find youre periods make this feeling come alive?
I've just been prescribed citalopram to try as the whole experience of this has made me a nervous wreck to go out etc too.
I tried hrt but actually made me feel worse. I'm 44, how old are you?
I've also been given propranolol but yet to try..

[Dierdre]

I take 20mg of Citalopram, this anxiety happens whenever it wants, doesn’t matter what time of day or anything but it’s like this wave of it just comes over me but like a hot flush does but it lasts for hours at a time.
Oh no one has ever said about Propranolol to me, how does it help?
I did get prescribed some diazepam but yet to try it as you know how anxiety plays with your mind and get worked up about taking a tablet that’s going to help.

Next time you get the wave of anxiety come over you I'd take the diazepam, it will take about 20 mins to start to work but will probably stop the anxiety escalating into a full attack lasting for hours. I was prescribed this years ago when I had panic attacks and just knowing i had it to hand acted as a kind of security blanket and I didn't always need to take it. It's good for short term temporary treatment until your HRT settles again  or maybe up the dosage of citalopram for a while.

[Alls77]

Clairebear587 Thanks for replying, I don’t have periods as I had a sub total hysterectomy in 2018 so I’ve no idea where in my cycle I’d be 🙁. Been on Everol 50 for three years and been doing really well on it. But I also  lost my Mum suddenly July 2024, and I miss her terribly as was very close to her and I think this second year without her is harder then the first.
I’ve suffered with anxiety for years but this is a whole new level and much more intense, it upsets my stomach and I can’t eat as makes me feel sick to.
I’m 48 lovely, and I feel this last few months everything has ramped up a few gears and I know grieving the loss of my Mum is hitting me harder now than it did in the first year, which I never thought it would be like as everyone always says it get easier but it doesn’t feel like it.
How are you getting on with the Citalopram?

[Alls77]

Dierdre Thank you for your reply, this horrible anxiety makes you feel so alone so it’s nice to hear others experiences and the advice really helps.
This wave happened when I was out and I had to drive so I didn’t dare take the diazepam, when I got home I cried and initially felt better but it started again during the night and instead of getting up to take it I thought I could ride it out, and my anxiety was then so high I was panicking about taking the diazepam. And I didn’t want to wake my hubby up so just suffered with it.
Thank you I will take your advice and I like the idea of it being a security blanket, hubby did sit me down and say I know your anxiety was saying things like what will happen if I take diazepam, will I get side effects, just take it and lie down with some music on. And he was really quite stern about it to!
Going to see GP in few weeks soonest appointment I could get, to discuss upping Citalopram etc.

[Losingtheplot]

Hi Alls77

I totally sympathise with you as my anxiety has been unbearable these last few months. Its been the worst ever and mine was pretty constant upon waking.

I take Fluoxetine but feel for me personally the increase in HRT has played a part in helping calm things down.

The Gp had suggested changing me to Citalopram if needs be. I am reluctant to do this as Fluoxetine has always helped me.

It is relentless though when the anxiety was there it affected my life on a daily basis and sounds like it does your's too.


I hope the increase in Citalopram helps and of course you are dealing with grief too so that is bound to be contributing.

So v sorry for your loss xxxx.

Life can be hard anyway without hormones adding into the mix.

Let us know how the appointment goes with the Gp.
Xxxx

[Alls77]

Hi Alls77

I totally sympathise with you as my anxiety has been unbearable these last few months. Its been the worst ever and mine was pretty constant upon waking.

I take Fluoxetine but feel for me personally the increase in HRT has played a part in helping calm things down.

The Gp had suggested changing me to Citalopram if needs be. I am reluctant to do this as Fluoxetine has always helped me.

It is relentless though when the anxiety was there it affected my life on a daily basis and sounds like it does your's too.


I hope the increase in Citalopram helps and of course you are dealing with grief too so that is bound to be contributing.

So v sorry for your loss xxxx.

Life can be hard anyway without hormones adding into the mix.

Let us know how the appointment goes with the Gp.
Xxxx
Thank you I will update on here. And thank you for your reply, certainly helps to know Im not alone. Anxiety is so draining isn’t it.

[Alls77]

Losing the plot Thank you for your reply, and I’ll updated on here when I’ve seen GP. Your replies makes me feel like I’m not alone in this battle. I think i added my reply to your post somehow 🤦‍♀️so apologies.
Anxiety is definitely draining that’s for sure. Yes affects me daily and just ruins plans and trying to fight it is a battle in itself.

[sheila99]

Perhaps you're producing less of your own oestrogen now so would benefit from an increase? I know there are multiple causes of anxiety but mine is an oestrogen deficiency symptom

[Alls77]

That is definitely a possibility and I’ll ask the gp when I see him, but I think I only want to increase one thing at at time, so maybe increase Citalopram first then HRT, I wish my lady GP hadn’t left as we don’t have one now, just men and she was the same age as me so could relate to.