Anxiety

[Essexflower]

I'd never really suffered from anxiety before I went through the peri menopause. At one point it was so bad I thought I was going to have a panic attack before going into a toxic work place.

I changed jobs and was a bit better. I'm menopausal now, early 50s and my anxiety is the worst it's ever been. I can't sleep and I am struggling to get through the day. I've tried just about everything to sleep and magnesium upsets my stomach.

At the moment I've got lots going on with work and personal life. I get something sorted out and I wake up dreading what else needs to be done.

My GP prescribed some medication but I felt lightheaded on it. I do a lot of exercise and like to get outside. I've cut down on caffeine. Just don't know what else to do.

Anyone been in the same position or can offer any advice? I know we all have to deal with stressful situations, it's part of life but I can't turn the anxiety off

If you are not taking the medication have you been back to the GP and told them this? There's lots of different types of meds available so it may be you could try another one that suits you more. Also have you been offered any talking therapy?

Having anxiety is awful, I'm on meds, HRT, and see a private therapist but still struggle occasionally but much better than I was. You have my sympathy OP.

Well I’d start by taking the medication! If that one doesn’t suit, go back and discuss with the GP, there are many to try. No need to suffer or martyr yourself, you can feel better. I developed horrendous anxiety when I hit meno - and I’m not an anxious person at all. I became a shell of my former self. Meds gave me my life back.