Hello! I am glad you joined DS. I think you will find lots of great people who will help you out. I just joined this support group myself because I am going through menopause...but to be honest haven't had that many symptoms until recently. I have been getting my feelings hurt easier and feeling more anxious. I hope you get the support you need!
Jeannie

Hi and welcome!. What is it about perimen and anxiety? Women back in the old wesat in their late 20's/early 30's were sucking down Laudelin. Why? Because thats when THEY were going thru perimeno! Ya think these symptoms wouldn't be such surprises to us ladies in this day and age. But docs seemed stumped still. Its like, "What the heck?" At 42, I went to the doc and he seemed totally clueless. I just came out and said, "I need SOMETHING. Ifeel like a loon!"...The old geez scratched his veiny bald head, like he was given the most confusing "House" symptom. And he finally gave me antidepressants. They help alot, but is that the BEST they have? "More medication, pleeeez!" ha

Hi!
I was about 37 when I first noticed the anxiety, depression and mood swings. Very touchy feelings too. Thought I was losing my mind! Went to the GYN (old geezer) and he said nothing was wrong - take anti-depressants.

I took them for a while and didn't see much improvement. Thankfully, it didn't last forever. Symptoms come and go.

Hang in there!

I started perimenopause at 38 and it was finally confirmed by my doctor this year at the age of 40. My other doctor told me I was too young and prescribed an antidepressant instead which just made my anxiety much worse. He then sent me to a psychiatrist because he said he thought I might be depressed but wasn't sure! I told him I wasn't depressed but thought my anxiety was hormonal. He just laughed at me and said people are to quick to blame anxiety on a woman's hormones. That's when I switched doctors. I've had other symptoms as well but the anxiety is the hardest to handle. My periods are still regular but are a lot lighter which is nice but some months my PMS is just awful and my anxiety level is through the roof. Unfortunately this is one of those months. We are here for you!

Hi chloelu, im 45 and have started going tru peri about your age also noone would believe me but my mom! thank GOD there are still some good doctors out there; u just gotta find the one that will listen to you and help you get on the right stuff! Im here hope to talk to you some more; be patient take alot of deep breaths and pray***It will get better!

Mine started at 33 I'm 47 now and pretty mellowed out except the drying up my bf needs a crowbar to get in there. Thank God for KY, lol
Oh and welcome to DS.

Thanks everyone :)