Mother Nature and anxiety

[Arieolguin]

Okay so for the last couple of days my anxiety and mood swings (including mania) have been going so quickly I can’t seem to keep up even my anxiety medication isn’t really working like it has been. My question is: Do any other women have these issues before their cycles begin or even during their cycle?

[Hidden]

Yes, it's one of my patterns to get more unstable right before and during my cycle.

[Arieolguin in reply to Hidden]

I’m so glad I’m not the only one. I’m trying to pack for vacation and as of the last couple of days and today I just can’t shake it. Even after taking my medication that normally derails it. I’m just trying to fight it today because I need to get this stuff done

[Hidden in reply to Arieolguin]

I can get so low as to feel suicidal during these times. It's really bad. I remember having been put on oestrogen pills when a teenager. I don't take them anymore, though.

Fighting through it is all we can ever do, so you have the right idea! Enjoy your vacation!

[Arieolguin in reply to Hidden]

I really just run on empty, but try to run on fumes. I haven’t slept well in a couple of days, so I know that is not helping the situation, but it’s the night anxiety and the feeling that everything I am doing is for nothing. Yet everyday I wake and push through it all, and remember we all have bad (sometimes unbearable) days, but it will pass. Thank you for the support. It’s just so great to know someone is going through similar things, and I’m not losing my mind.

[Hidden in reply to Arieolguin]

You're very welcome. Lord no, you haven't lost your mind. You and your mind are in the same body, right? So you see. You haven't lost your mind. (A little humor goes a long way)

Not getting any sleep really does a lot of damage, so I hope you can get some decent sleep soon. I like your attitude, though (we all have bad and sometimes unbearable days that will pass

[Arieolguin in reply to Hidden]

Love the Hume!! It so goes a long way. Well you f you ever need to just vent I’ll be around. Thanks again. I really appreciate you!

[Hidden in reply to Arieolguin]

Glad you like it! I try and use it wherever I can. Other losing your mind jokes can be "where did you last see it?", "I have a mind that loves to play hide and seek. It's actually really annoying because she finds the best hiding places", "that's funny....I didn’t see it leave", etc. You can also use it for leaving the house. Keys check, coat check, shoes on feet check, mind check.

you're welcome and thanks for the offer but I prefer keep things on there.

[Arieolguin in reply to Hidden]

lol those are great!!