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[Lynnv57]

I hope to find some answers with what I have come to realize is Perimenopause. Right before the holidays I suddenly felt depressed, had no interests, anxiety and severe panic attacks. thought I was dying. working in the mental health field I asked our psychiatrist and he said it sounded like hormone imbalance. No...I was not going insane and would not. the past few days have been pretty good. Once in a while my thoughts wonder, anxiety sets in and it disappears. I had my last period early December. Before that I can't remember because it is a HIT AND MISS situation for me for almost a year now. I will be 51 next month. I just want to feel like it did before all this happened. Can this happen overnight like it did for me?
I am seeing a new woman Gyn on the 25th and hoping that I can tell her my symptoms and she can help me.
I do take a womens complete vitamin formula now for 1 week and I think it has helped some. It has alot of herbs in it including Black Cohash.

Anyone who can relate to what I am feeling(and happening so quickly) would greatly be appreciated.

[I C Hot]

Hi Lynnv57,

Anything is possible, these symptoms might have been coming on slow and you just didn't see it too. Glad you are seeing a woman gyn as I think they can relate better. I would recommend taking a fish, flax and borage pills. I was having very bad panic attacks and anxiety when a friend recommended them and they have made a huge difference for me. I noticed they helped me sleep better also. I too felt like I was going crazy. I did end up going on a HRT for over two years and have just weaned off them (of course the night sweats and hot flashes came back) but really want to try and go without the HRT. Just know that you are not alone and you have found a great place to get answers and just vent sometimes. Hope this helps.
Julie

[Lynnv57]

Hi I C Hot,
Thanks for the reply. I will look into Fish, Flax and Borage pills. I was taking Fish Oil pills for awhile, but stopped all of them thinking they may have been the cause of this.
Today I feel good. Just keep wondering WHY I don't feel like I used to...Even being down about something or bored I never had anything like this! I love the outdoors but sometimes I feel at times I am not me at all in some way.
At least I get out of bed and find things to do rather than nothing at all. I would rather deal with the Hot Flashes than this part of it!
Lynn

[liverpool sue]

you need to recognise that it's all part and parcel of menopause. i found it helpful just to come here and vent, knowing that we all understand. so, you've taken the first step by posting here. and know too, that it will all end one day and you'll feel good again (oh yes you will!!).

[Lynnv57]

Thank You Liverpool Sue...
Took a little walk just now, bought some soy milk to start(heard it is good for menopause) and some fruit. I do not eat right..
sometimes I just think I will not feel like I did before this came along.
Lynn