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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sdwill
sdwill
I was ok when I woke up but when I got to work I was walking down the hall and began to feel dizzy and strange. I am on the second day of my period. I think I have just got myself anxious by thinking about it. I'm sure it's just the normal symptoms. I got so scared that I started to have a panic attack. I just don't feel right.
deleted_user
deleted_user
SD,

Do some abdominal breathing slowly and try and get yourself relaxed. Do so for about 10-15 minutes. You'll be ok. Distract yourself with other things, but focus on some slow abdominal breathing first and foremost.
Tap yourself on the leg somewhat hard for 10 seconds and tell yourself "it's jsut anxiety, I'm fine".

HUGS with lots of support !!!!
apey18
apey18
Tell yourself that you are fine because you have your period and your hormones are wacky right now. Listen to ScorpioBliss advice and try to relax. Hope you feel better!!!!
deleted_user
deleted_user
Over the last several days I've done probably 40-50 hours of research on peri and meno. There are lists everywhere of symptoms. The most comprehensive I found listed 66 physical symptoms and 25 mental/ emotional symptoms. You guessed it.. dizziness and lightheadedness is listed as a symptom. For me, when I am experiencing strange physical or emotional symptoms that are just "not me", I try to remember that this too is a symptom of perimenopause. I think back on different episodes that I've had over the last 5-6 years and I can now attribute them to items on the list. I thought I had cardiac problems because of severe chest pain unrelated to reflux, irregular heart beats, skipped beats and flutters, saw my dr., had a EKG and stress test and they were normal. Guess what? It's on the list! Scorpio is right, take some deep breaths and try to relax; remember those fluctuating hormones reap havoc on our entire systems. And of course, we're all here for encouragement and support! You will feel better!
sdwill
sdwill
Thanks, guys, I have just about made it thru the work day and think I'll go home, eat, and lay in the bed and watch a good old chic flick. All of you have a great evening.