Anxiety Support Group

Anxiety is a physical condition marked by intense and persistent feelings of distress, fear, angst or dread. General anxiety caused by routine day-to-day stresses usually passes quickly and is experienced by almost everyone at one time or another. However, such feelings that linger over time and are very difficult to cope with, and which lack a clear cause, may indicate...

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CoraCora 11/30/2013

Hi, me again... :)
I wanted to ask you something, maybe someone has the same problem as I do. I am 27 now, and I have got my first period when I was 14 years old. My menstrual cycle is irregular. Sometimes I dont get it for 3 months, sometimes I dont get it for 4 months..and sometimes I get it after 20 days.. (thats rare but it happens). I also have to say that I have visited lots of doctors, and they all say the same "after you give birth, it will be ok"..and the problem is that I wont be able to give birth If I dont have my period and ovulation. I dont understand, I feel so miserable. Ok; now the important part (I really need your advice, maybe someone has the same problem)...when I dont get my period, my anxiety symptoms are getting larger and larger...and I have so many panic attacks at that time.. :/ and I have PMS but not my period... :/

deleted_user 11/30/2013

CoraCora,

I used to have this problem as well. By paying attention to things like diet, exercise and sleep, things got better. Sometimes, it helped me to think about other things instead of stressing over my period, which made my PMS worse.

Hugs!

MandyG 11/30/2013

I used to have irregular periods. They were also very painful! Everything was "fixed" once I got on birth control. That stuff keeps this lady regulated and the only day I have discomforting pain is the day I start my period. ^_^ hope this helps.

CoraCora 12/01/2013

Yes, I have heard that birth control can regulate your period...but the thing is that I wont to have a baby now...and in the past my doctor didnt want to give me one... I forgot to mention that I was taking some pills called Dabroston...you take them for three months and they have to regulate your period for permanent...but that didnt happen... But, my biggest problem is that my anxiety and my panic attacks are getting worse because of it..

GypsyBeth 12/01/2013

For a very brief time when I was about 18/19 I had irregular periods, but like a previous poster, birth control pills helped clear that up. But I understand why you don't want to do that.

I do find that my anxiety really ramps up when I am PMSing. It's the worst time for me. My PMS lasts about 1-2 weeks, but my panic/anxiety can be almost constant during that time.

You didn't mention it, have you been looked at for any other underlying problems causing the irregular periods?

CoraCora 12/01/2013

Yes, several doctors that I have visited told me that everything is ok. They put me on lots of tests and everything is ok. They said that I dont ovulate every month and that thats the reason I dont have my period (ironic "LOL"...I mean, thats obvious, we all know that)... Like I said, the biggest problem is that I have panic attacks when I dont get it and I am so nervous and anxious, and all my symptoms are so much worse then usual..
Thank you for your reply :) sending lots of hugs!

deleted_user 12/03/2013

Hi my period as of right now is the same as yours and I panic so bad I ask my fiance if im pregnant so don't feel left out some of the things I do is one I for one trust my own instinct first if I feel something in my gut is wrong I check it out with a doc but if it just worries me like on ur wedding day jitters I usually find a close friend and ask about theirs weird ik but hey it works that or I entrust it to my husband yeah hes a guy but as the vows say in sickness and in health hope this helped btw im bree

deleted_user 12/03/2013

I'm with you on this one. I got an IUD about 5 years ago and don't get my period at all anymore. So as soon as I get an upset stomach or bloated, I start to freak out and wondering if maybe it slipped and I somehow got pregnant. It was pretty bad the first 3 years, I was taking pregnancy tests all the time. I have since calmed down and can't even remember the last time I had to take one.
Anyways, you are not alone. *hugs*

BabyMonkey 12/03/2013

The doctors never mentioned going on birth control to regulate your period? I went on BC when I was 17 cuz I had my period for 20 days straight and it was very heavy. I even became anemic from the blood loss. Once on BC my periods were regular, light and short. Many people go on BC to regulate themselves.

BabyMonkey 12/03/2013

Just read your trying to get pregnant. They have ovulation tests you can buy that will tell you when your most able to get pregnant. Also, for the anxiety, try exercising, deep breathing, positive thinking and maybe therapy?

deleted_user 12/03/2013

I'm a bit younger than you (18 yrs), but I have the same issue, and it's quite normal. Things such as stress, anxiety can cause an irregular menstrual cycle, and from what it sounds like, you have been anxious lately. Have you seen a obgyn? I hope this isn't too personal of a question but have you gained or lost weight recently? Weight change can cause your cycle to go way off, I speak from experience, when i was a high school athlete I had irregular cycles

CoraCora 12/04/2013

Thank you for your replies! :)
@babymonkey.. Today is the 78th day since I didnt have my period. :/ and I am not pregnant, I checked. I hope it wont be "I didnt know I was pregnant" situation LOL! I hope that the reason I dont get it is just my anxiety. I pratice yoga and I meditate..so I hope that one day I wont be so anxious and that my cyclus will be normal. :)
@H405.. yes, I have gained some waight, but only 3kg (about 6 pounds)...maybe thats the reason. I dont know! Though, I didnt have regular cyclus when I was skinny. :/ we will see.. I think that the only reason is anxiety and maybe its something genetic.. I am going to see my gynecologist soon and AGAIN, so I will see what whats his advice! :)
Thanks to everyone, you are very kind :) sending you lots of hugs and positive energy! My best to all of you! :)

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