Anxiety, Time of the Month, and Mornings

[Msheatherlady]

The past two days have been very frustrating in regards to my anxiety. Yesterday I was sitting at home in the morning, trying to figure out what I was doing for the day and it just came on strongly. I do admit that when I have nothing to do I do get anxious, especially on the weekends, but the past few weeks i hadn't had that issues so I thought it was getting better. What this lead me to realize later in the day though was that I was supposed to be getting my period either that day or today, which i did, and I've notice that the days leading up and sometimes during my period my anxiety is heightened between hormone changes and stomach issues. It's very frustrating because every time I feel like i'm in control it seems to come back and I feel like i'm starting all over again, even if i'm not.

I've spoken with my gyno about my anxiety and period and she didn't seem concerned and at the time just basically told me to take the xanax I had at the time beforehand to try and combat it. However i don't like to rely on a pill to make myself feel better or to take just in case so that it will help when I actually need it, not just in case.

I'm also frustrated with having to start the day off with anxiety. I know that it won't last forever and usually disappates throughout the day but when I have it I feel like I don't want to do anything for fear that it will make it worse.

Does anyone else ever feel like this or have any advice?

[Agora1]

Hi Msheatherlady, Anxiety can be brought up through a thought while just sitting quietly

as well as a physical event going on in the body. I never got my gynie to believe that my

migraines both mid-cycle and during menses was caused by fluctuating hormones. Of course

than that would bring my anxiety levels up even higher.

Ironically, my choice of med was also Xanax which I took only when I got the migraines along

with a pain pill. As for the Anxiety, I learned to treat it with Meditation and Breathing.

We have to be our own Advocates when it comes to anxiety issues. Trying methods and tools that will calm the Mind/Body and not always reaching for a pill. It too will pass xx

[Sprinkle1]

Oh, I went thru hell with my periods, suffered over 40 years. There was not much help for us. I joined a support group, we all heard each others symptoms and offered help and understanding to each other, we had a nurse practitioner who led the group, she had a book that listed 60 symptoms, I topped out with 58!!! Then when I got into menopause more hell broke loose, I again got in a support group, it helped, the teacher recommended certain herbal remedies, some helped me, I ended up going back on hormones, my Dr. helped me, as I was in a group that made hormones for my body, that was a big help. If you can get on line you may find some help, or if you can go to the library you may find some books to read. Maybe you can find a support group on line? My life became a lot easier when I went thru all this. So seek out help, know you are not alone, write to us we offer support and love.

I feel for you, if I can be of further help let me know. Sending love, hugs and peace.....