Really hoping someone can offer some advice. About 4 weeks ago I suffered with a sudden 'panic attack' in the middle of the night. Heart racing woke me up and I found myself getting really scared and shaky. Managed to get back to sleep but the same thing happened the next night. Am now finding I regularly can't get to sleep because of this and am exhausted.
Been to GP several times. They think it may the menopausal and have prescribed Elleste 1mg (have Mirena coil which is now 6 years old). Been taking them for almost a week (confess to taking a double dose as am desperate for them to work). Still suffering though. Also been prescribed diazepam, beta blockers and sleeping tablets but am aware that these are addictive so trying not to rely on them.
Anyone had similar symptoms? Did HRT help? Feel as though I'm taking 1 step forwards and 2 back all the time.
Also waiting to start Cognitive Behaviour Therapy but the waiting time is around 6 weeks.
Feeling pretty low and hoping for some light at the end of this dark tunnel.
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