I love doing yard work. I know what you mean about your mood changing on you. I woke up feeling ok this morning to feeling horrible within the hour.
How did your psychiatrist apt go?
I saw one back when I first started feeling bad. She gave me trazedone for sleep which didn't work at all. It made me way worse. I called, but was told I would have to come back in in order to try something else. I ended up going to my gp, and she gave me the ambien. I was, and still am so confused as to where to go, and who to see to try and get better. I decided to try and stick with the online counseling because of my job, and also because our insurance does not cover mental health.
Hope your day is good!

I have tried several times yesterday to reply to your message. Just kept getting error message. Hopefully will go through.. Dr increased Zoloft to. 100mg. Hopefully will help with crying . I agree about insurance. I had to change plan to include mentsl health. I will have large copayment for dr. Psy visit. Not sure if worth it. I do think you should find local support group of some kind. Face to face talking does alot of good. Today not to good Migraine headache. Did not see this one coming usually I can tell. Ihope you are doing ok. Have a nice night and good weekend.

I also got the error messages a few times when trying to reply last. Very frusterating.
I tried Zoloft also for 3 months. I don't think I can take antidepressants at all. I've tried 3 different ones with no relief. I can't function when on them, and I have uncontrollable shaking. I wish they worked for me. I've read lots of success stories where they do work for others. And I hope it works for you.
I have had migraines before, but it's been quite awhile since I've had one thank goodness. I hope you feel better soon, and you have a good weekend as well.

How are you doing with the upped dose?

I just sent a long post but got another error message. Short answer not good bad side effects going off med. Made follow up appt with dr for today. I hope you are doing better then me...

How are yoi doing?

Oh no! I'm so sorry it's not working for you. I'm doing ok. Still having the crazy mornings. I'm almost afraid to go to sleep because I don't want to wake up in panic mode anymore.
Hope the dr can find something that works for you. It's so frustrating going through meds trying to find the right one. The side effects can be horrible.
Well wishes..

I hear you about going to sleep. Ever night I pray that I wake up less anxious. Dr put me back on Effexxor XR. I got off of this med because it was not working any more. But at least I was not crying all the time. So I will try again. If this does not work I am going off antidepressant. I hope you have a good nights rest and wake up with no anxiety(miracle) We can hope.☺

I am a big believer in essential oils as well. Lavender, Balance, Peppermint, Wild Orange, Clary Sage to name a few I use. I was constantly going to my doctor with my symptoms and she kept trying to put me on an antidepressant (which I read doesn't help hormonal anxiety) She is getting tired of me asking for bloodwork (convinced I'm sick) Being a cancer nurse for the past 20 years is not helping me I over think everything.
I finally went to a Naturopath who did the bloodwork my dr wouldn't . Turns out my progesterone low and Cortisol high. She put me on Holy Basil twice a day ( have not noticed much of a change but it's only been a week). She also gave me GABA supplement for anxiety as needed . (1-2 a day)
My point is try a Naturopath. I'm being told this is all natural. I relate to your struggles, I feel isolated and worried that my family will tire of me as they become frustrated.

Thank you for advise. I do believe in a more natural approach. I started using pepermint oil for headaches seems to help. I will get other oils that you suggested. I am so tired of going to different doctors just to get the same outcome.. If you do not feel these symptoms day after day then they just do not understand. Sometimes breathing and meditation just do not work. I keep trying to find solution because this can go on for years (hope not). It is good to know that other women feel the same. Thanks again for suggestions..

I also got the oils after reading some of the posts here. I've tried rubbing them on my neck, and breathing them in. They seem to work some, but they haven't taken the anxiety away. I like the ylang ylang. I also got the ashwagandha that someone mentioned here. It didn't seem to work, unless I need to take it every day in order for it to start working. I felt jittery after taking 2 which is what the bottle says to take. I am trying to stay away from the benzo's, but I'm finding that if I take a small amount in the mornings I have much better days. I'm hoping and praying that I just need time to get used to all of the changes, and get my thoughts under control.
Prayers for you to feel better, and adjust to all of these hormone imbalances, as well as the changes in your life. And yes we always have hope for a miracle.

One more thing.. I totally agree about the dr.'s. I am so tired of trying to explain my symptoms, especially the anxiety. I have seen my primary Dr. 5 times for this. She seems aggravated, and insensitive. It's just costing me money for nothing.
I'm getting so angry at myself for not being able to get control.

I hear you about doctors. They just look at you makes me mad. I would not be going if I did not have problem. It is not like I am asking for drugs. I keep telling them I want to go natural as possible. I am really trying to just accept things for now. But very hard sometimes. I guess we do not have a choice. Namaste (hope I spelled that right). Have a peaceful

I am actually feeling optimistic this morning. This is the first time in months that my anxiety is not killing me in the morning. Praying I can keep this going. I hope you are well.

So, I had a good morning yesterday until about noon. Then that went downhill. But at least I am starting to have glimpses at the end of the tunnel.
How have you been doing?