Is this normal?

[Lostgirl_]

My anxiety seems to hit an all time high when I'm about to have my menstrual cycle, like soooo much worse it makes me feel like I'm going insane sort of. Is this normal?

[Unsure2]

Hi Lostgirl,

I think this is what happens to me, I seem to get really anxious around my menstrual cycle too so I think it must be my hormones, I've had CBT now and for the majority of the time my anxiety stays under the radar but when It's the time of the month I can definitely feel my anxiety peak for a few days where I feel korneon edge. Before CBT was a different story at the time of the month my anxiety was almost uncontrollable. So if anyone else replies and gets the same as us I'm assuming its normal, just another aspect to anxiety and the menstrual cycle.

But if you are concerned check with your doctor too. Xx

[Lostgirl_ in reply to Unsure2]

What is cbt? I'm also possibly looking for medications that could work for me but not make me tired or emotionless and thank you for the comment! It definitely helps to know I'm not the only one.

[Unsure2 in reply to Lostgirl_]

Hi,

CBT is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.

It s a form of counselling to give you a alternative way of thinking towards anxiety, to keep your anxiety from surfacing everyday and just gives you a way of coping. I wasn't sure if it was going to work but I had to try something as felt like I was going out of my mind. I'm so glad

I did I feel like I can control the anxiety and its not controlling me.

I tried a couple of meds (not for very longer) as it wasnt really for me and not something I wanted to get into. I felt it would have tricked me into thinking I could cope instead of trying to delve deeper, but meds work for some people and not others and its the same with CBT its not for everyone.

You've got to decide whether you feel you can tackle the anxiety now and head on or wait abit and try to see if meds work for you and deal with the anxiety at a later date.

Either way you'll have to face it at some point. The reason I would not take the tablets is because I have health anxiety and would not be able to cope with the side effects. It would just be a silly thing for me to do.

I would talk to your doctor about CBT and see if you can get some sessions. Maybe before you start the meds.

If you have anymore questions or need anything please message me

I'm always around. X

[Aazz]

Anxiety is a pms dymptom in general but obviously it affects us with the disorder much worse. Even before I had the full blown anxiety disorder I would feel anxious leading up to my cycle so yes it is normal

[Lostgirl_ in reply to Aazz]

Im glad to know I'm not the only one thank you!!

[vonnie61]

Hi i know how you feel hope it helps i was told myself menopause symtoms can include anxiety i to am going through this and we need to stay calm and relax focus on something positive when it strikes and try not to panic i kn its hard sometimes but it makes you feel worse x

[Lostgirl_ in reply to vonnie61]

Im trying, it's just so hard sometimes. Thank you for the comment, glad to know this is normal!