Starting to panic and shake

[Rachms11]

Does anyone get anxiety really bad before their period? where it makes u think so much to the point where u are shaking and feel sick in the stomach?? This is making my life really hard each month especially having a boyfriend and we are looking at moving in together very soon. we've been together 12 months now. But 2 years ago I moved in with my then fiancé after dating for 3 years and it was the start of my anxity and panic attacks. im so scared what if it happens again?

I don't think I could handle anxiety attacks and depression again like I did then. I felt like killing myself over how sick I was.....

Is it just my normal stupid PMS or is this my body telling me somethings not right again?

[RyRywifey]

I have a few posts on this. I get it really bad before my cycle and some during and after, also with ovulation, my symptoms are more so racing thoughts, feelings of impending doom and EXTREME health anxiety (hypochondria AND hypochondria by proxy) so basically yes, before your period anxiety gets like hell

[Madeleinea]

I'm glad to hear I'm not the only one! Literally a week before my period my anxiety goes through the roof and I get all the common symptoms increased heart rate, nausea and insomnia. As I'm sure you're aware it's not fun but you're not alone- moving house can be stressful too so when the two are together I'd imagine things to be more difficult for you but stay strong! Madeleine.

[noemikahle]

Yep. This is why I think I am going to go back on the pill. I also am going to try adrenal fatigue liquid, see if that helps. I am so tired of feeling like I am going to puke and pass out for at least 2 weeks before my period every month

[Rachms11]

Oh thank god it's not just me suffering this!! I always felt like I was some alien or something compared to others! My mum doesn't suffer like this but I do.

I feel calm tonight but day time I struggle when I'm by myself or bored sitting around. I wish there was a cure to pms?

[Usagold]

Yes, and I think it's because the changing hormones further stress the body. Same reason women in menopause experience more anxiety. Anything that stresses the body, whether hormones, illness, strained relationships... all can make our anxiety worse, so we just need to work even harder (ironically on not "working" at it but accepting the symptoms) on our coping skills during these times. When I was doing well, my monthly cycle had little effect on me, I felt good, but when in an anxious state with high stress hormones already, it compounds the problem.

[Rachms11]

Thanks for your reply. I've been feeling really alone with this as my friends don't understand it and my mum doesn't either. I haven't had anyone else to talk to that gets like this. But I'm terrified i will make bad spur of the moment descions when I'm stuck in these ruts

[Daniellesparkles]

Me too the pains our period causes before it starts don't make it any more easier my hypocondria got triggered again yesterday just because I got water in my from my grandmas bathroom sink (we live in Miami fl )in my nose making me think I contracted some deadly bacteria from the water and am slowly dying or will die in like 10 days

Its nuts

I actually got my period this morning

Know I have to deal with this anxiety

Google doesn't do any good !

[Rachms11 in reply to Daniellesparkles]

I panic a lot to over things! or start thinking of different scenarios in my head of things that could happen etc and it freaks me out! life is so hard some days I hope I can make it through. health unlocked has really really helped me out this last 2 years! thanks for your reply

[levymaria]

This is definitely a pattern that I'm beginning to notice.

[Rachms11 in reply to levymaria]

what do u do when u feel it happening??

[levymaria in reply to Rachms11]

I feel the waves of anxiety hit me, really bad nausea, dizziness, tingling in my hands and around my body, pain and aches around my body and chest, and at times I tremble and shake and have extreme fatigue.

[Rachms11 in reply to levymaria]

me too. and my mind races with all these crazy thoughts and it really is hard to deal with :(especially when no one in my family gets it.

[levymaria in reply to Rachms11]

It's so hard my family always thinks I should just shake it off

[Daniellesparkles]

Yes! Definitely!

[CJ07]

Yup. I feel very anxious and odd before my period. It's so weird. It's like I want to hide out until it passes. I'm comforted knowing others deal with this and not just me or regular pms.

[Rachms11 in reply to CJ07]

Me too! I feel like avoiding ppl but I feel better if I don't. It's hard hey