I am.
My anxiety has gotten a lot worse in the last 3 years or so, at first I didn't clue in that I am in perimenopause as other than anxiety, I have very few symptoms.

Ive always been anxious, but not like this. Im using magnesium oil becuase its supose to calm your nervous system. going through premenopause and empty nest syndrom...fun.

Honestly yes, I am feeling like I am crazy most of the time. It seems I magnify things way out of proportion and it causes me more anxiety than I care for. I am not taking anything yet for it, but I wish there was a magic pill to make the feeling of depression, anxiety, and all that away.
Mainly I feel like everyone else thinks I am crazy and laughing at me behind my back. Not that it would be any better in front of me...

I'm not sure mine is anxiety or not but I just feel overwhelmed and exhausted most of the time. I also never feel like anyone understands or cares. I always feel like I have to explain why I want to lay down and rest for a few minutes or why I feel like sleeping in on the weekends. Maybe it is a form of anxiety. I'll need to explore that more.

Hi Codymama, I'm in the same situation that you are except
I'm in menopause, and have been for five years now. I started
getting anxiety at tacks a few years ago, too. My doc tor put me
on different antidepressants. Right now, I'm on Cymbalta for
depression and nerve pain. It works very well. I was also on
Pristique, which helps with anxiety and panic attacks. But, it
caused more sweating, so I went back on the Cymbalta.

Good Luck! I hope you find the right treatment for your anxiety
attacks! Don't ever give up hope!

Sincerely,
Joanieg2006

Hi codymama, I have been suffering with anxiety for the past 14yrs. and yes since I was thrown into menopause(via surgery) my anxieties are heightened. Mostly due to the fact taht I just had colon cancer in April 2010. I've been on antidepressants for 12yrs. now (on and off) Off during my pregnancies.

I feel like I have this cloud hovering over me at all times. I can't seem to get away from it. ICANNOT stay focused on one task long enough to complete it ( cleaning my house). I am constantly on edge and heres a kicker....I am very sensitive to certain noises ( Rattling of paper drives me insane).
I could go on but I hope I answered your question.

Karen822

@ Iam on Pristique......Is that why I sweat alot more lol. Did you also get nausous alot?

OH yes! Like sobe, I have anxiety and mine has also gotten worse in the last three years, and that's almost the only symptom (except for spotty periods). I'm on antidepressant and anti-anxiety meds. Hopefully you can find something that works for you. Exercise is also good.

Well, I understand what you are going through. I think I am even worse. I have always had a lot of anxiety and I don't think anyone out there even has the same problem I do. My menopause started after chemo for breast cancer. I have not had a period since 2007. The doctor told me to try Effexor because I could not take anything else because of the breast cancer. I don't know what is wrong with me, but I could not even take that. I have a fear of taking those drugs. I don't know, but I have been suffering for about three and a half years now and can't seem to move forward. I feel like no one understands. I am also afraid of a lot of things now and won't let myself be happy. It is almost a fear of being happy because something else might happen. Can't seem to help myself. I hope you feel better soon. I wish I could help, but thought I would just tell you this so you would not feel alone. Take care.