Menopause Matters Forum
Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: hope on November 25, 2024, 11:01:30 PM
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Is there any thing over the counter I can take for anxiety . suffer with anxiety , On medication but sometimes I have bad days which I think could be due to menopause , Can't do hrt, tried a couple of types bad side effects. handling menopause ok apart from mood.
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Hey
Sorry you’re suffering with anxiety. It’s the absolute worst.
The only thing OTC that I’ve found helpful is a strong antihistamine like Promethizine to help me sleep. Helps with nausea too. Your GP can also prescribe beta blockers which can help if you get a racing heart.
And I know it’s not for everyone, but things like box breathing and meditation using the Headspace app really helped me.
Good luck!
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I am now on Paroxetine but I found that Ashwaganda powder in my water works wonders. Don't take it with hot drinks/meals though as it changes properties. But definitely worth a try, didn't realise what a difference it made until I ran out one day!
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How long have you suffered with anxiety, it is cyclical? Is there any particular time of day when you feel worse?
I had my first panic attack aged 3 and have suffered/struggled since. I take an anti-depressant night and monring as well as having an anti-anxiety emergency drug. In 2002 my GP prescribed Propranolol to ease the early monring surges. By evening I would be a different person as anxiety eased, I had to learn to say 'no' to anything or by morning I would be a shivering wreck :'(
Bachs 'rescue remendy' might help you. I've used the mouth spray successfully in the past, 3 sprays onto the tongue and didn't wonder if it would/not work. Valium the night B4 events that I was unable to get out of too: 5mg the night B4 knowing that I was able to take another mid-morning which I never required.
Let us know how you get on.
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Is there any thing over the counter I can take for anxiety . suffer with anxiety , On medication but sometimes I have bad days which I think could be due to menopause , Can't do hrt, tried a couple of types bad side effects. handling menopause ok apart from mood.
You could may be try Bach Rescue Remedy Spray - I have been taking it most days for a couple of years now and it works for me x