Menopause Matters Forum
Menopause Discussion => Personal Experiences => Topic started by: pjmonster on May 12, 2017, 09:04:01 AM
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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
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:welcomemm:
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.
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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
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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.