Time of the month

[Charlie1994]

Why is it a few days before my period my anxiety triggers off.. Light headed and just feel weird it's awful.. I just know it's going to be one of those nights tonight 😥

[kerry213]

Oh...I'm the same way. I hate the way I feel. It started last year. My gyno says I'm at the start of menopause...ugh. (I don't even know if that's early for the start of Menopause, I turn 41 this Sat). I also get higher blood pressure a few days before. Drives me crazy! (I have low blood pressure so I can really feel it). So I "try" to stay very relaxed a few days before my period. xx

[Charlie1994 in reply to kerry213]

Your early for menopause x

[Randilynn]

I have no idea why that is other than hormones. But the same thing happens to me almost every month I just have to understand that's what it is and it will pass. I hope you feel better

[Jspar]

I had CBT for previous bout of anxiety and the therapist said the anxiety heightens around this time as a primitive response, she suggested in our cave women days, periods were another sexual sign to men and the anxiety was the self protection fight or flight response. Hope this helps x

[SammieXo]

I get so annoyed this happens to me every month 2 or 3 days before my period I get sooo anxious and irritable!! Even 2 days after my period has finished I get the same crazyness again..When you mention it to the doctor they think your talking trash! And never have an answer to why..! So why does this happen??? Anyone know?