Menopause Support Group

Menopause is the physiological cessation of menstrual cycles associated with advancing age. It normally occurs in women between the ages of 45 and 55, when the body begins to slow and stop the production of eggs, estrogen and progesterone production decreases, and menstruation diminishes, eventually stopping altogether.

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CONSTANTLY CHANGING!!

KarenSue59
KarenSue59
On the onset it was panic attacks, heart palps, buzzing in my ears and arms and legs. Now I'm having extreme anxiety over EVERYTHING!! My mind just goes crazy over everything. I imagine the worst in every situation I am in. And I worry about everything, even if there's nothing to worry about. And every little physical thing I imagine that it's something horrible and i'm going to die. It's just awful! It seems these symptoms are changing. Anyone else think the same?
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OMG!!! I can definitely relate to what you are going through. I am going through the same thing.. its health anxiety. Do you stay tensed a lot? I stay tensed seems like 24/7. Are you on any type of meds for your anxiety? I take 1/4 .5 Xanax when needed... and lately I have been needing it - but I try not to take it every day.

Joann
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I could have written your post. lol

I am the same way, some months worse than others. Here's what I do; If I need to go to the store (don't drive/have to walk or bus) even on a good day I think, "What if I pass out or get dizzy or my heart starts acting up and no one's around" Is this crazy or what? Everywhere I go I wonder "what will happen if ????" I HAVE to have my cell phone or I won't go anywhere and even then I think," Well what if I call my mom or husband and they don't answer?

I'm not like this ALL the time, but some months I do get hit hard with this type of thinking.
I sure hope you get better soon. I know from your other posts that you seem to be troubled with the same things I am.

Good Luck, Donna
KarenSue59
KarenSue59
Joann, I am on Buspar and Paxil. The anxiety lessened when I started these meds. About a year ago I thought I was going to have a nervous breakdown. I still have days where the anxiety is bad. And Donna, there are times I feel the same way as you!! I worry that I'll have something go wrong while I'm away from home. But when I get home, I worry that something will happen and I can't get medical attention in time. Is this crazy or what? I never, ever used to be like this!! I will be so thankful when this passes! It's good to know that I have online friends to share with! It sure helps!
deleted_user
deleted_user
It is VERY crazy because I was never like this either. I can't image how I would feel if I already was, and then this on top of it. I'd definitely need to be medicated. I too am hoping that this goes away when this insanity is over.

Good Luck, Donna