Hello. I'm sorry that you are feeling bad & not able to sleep. I have many of the same symptoms that you are experiencing. I take Benadryl so that I can sleep. Benadryl is the same ingredient found in many over the counter sleep medications. Sleep disturbance is a big issue with perimenopausal/menopausal women. I have read about a supplement called Peruvian Maca. It is a root vegetable. It is supposed to balance hormones naturally. Red Maca is for perimenopausal/menopau sal women. If you have a sensitive digestive system use gelatinized Red Maca. It is supposed to help with anxiety too. I have not tried it yet but have been reading up on it. There are quite a few articles online about it for perimenopause/ menopause. I have also personally found avoiding sugar & simple carbs & caffeine has really helped reduce my anxiety to none at all or just a small burst of anxiety here & there that doesn't last long. I hope you feel better soon.

Thanks for the advice. I have stopped all caffeine and avoid sguarantee and simple carbs. I have been walking every evening . I am really trying to avoid prescription medications but I don't know if I can continue with the severe symptoms I have.

I understand what you’re going through, I just started having the same symptoms, it is driving me nuts. I work in the oil & gas industry and having these issues with layoffs to top it all. I find that I on a tectonic plate and have to dig deep to keep sane.
I have tried a few things that have helped somewhat, Rescue Remedy and Theanine.
I happy that Tracy recommend the natural remedies for sleeping, I sleep off and on during the night. I see the effects it is having on me. I will also avoid sugar & simple carbs & caffeine and hope I get the same results.
I looked for this site for support, I thought I could handle this on my own, I am wrong! Several of my friends have gone through this before and are long past it, I just needed reach out to others that are feeling the same way to give me support that I can do this too. I need to know that this will go away, sooner than later. I have a doctor appointment to follow up on blood work that will confirm what stage I am in. Then hold on for the ride!
Thank you both for your sharing, Tracy and parkergirl.

Diana101 I also thought I could handle this by myself . I have read many post from women on this site and other sites . I would not have known the symptoms I am experiencing are not uncommon if I hadn't done research. I did read we should let family and close friends what we are going through so they can support us through this process . I appreciate your recommendations and will research the medicine. Thank you

I'm so sorry you're dealing with this. I'm having the same issue and have never had this trouble until after the surgery. I attempted suicide about a year after the surgery and have struggled ever since. Please stay strong and keep in touch if you need to talk. I'm so there with you. You can reach me at amber.l.stephens@hotmail.com

And I realize that it kicked me over to the menopause group....I'm dealing with that and gastric bypass. I'm still here if you need to talk.

I don't know if you were tested for anemia or not. Butt I found that treating my anemia helped my anxiety and heart palpitations tremendously. I also have a prescription for Xanax which I take very rarely. But when the anxiety gets really bad, a Xanax can stop the cycle. It doesn't mean you have to take them everyday, I only take them maybe once a month if even that.

The palpitations are driving me nuts. ..as you did I had all the heart test. The hot flashes are now really wet. I've been menopausal for at least 5 years!

So, Diana101, a blood test can show what stage we're at? This is interesting. Does this mean the doctor can say, for example, 'Hang in there, your symptoms should totally disappear in 6 months' time.'?