menopause and the return of panic attacks

[typoqueen]

im really not having a good time of it, been premenopausal, no periods since I had my daughter 7 years ago at 42, I have always "ran hot" but omg I think im now in full on menopause hot flushes make me feel like im on fire, my heart pounds, I feel like I cant breath and I feel so light headed I feel like im going to faint :( that makes my brain believe its a panic attack and then yep I go into full blown panic, and as per usual im on edge fearing another panic attack, and again yep I cause another one, im starting to feel really depressed, ive had panic anxiety for most of my life and nope no matter how much reasoning and techniques im given through CBT and other talking therapies when an attack happens I freak out ... so just want to say MENOPAUSE YOU SUCK!! :)

Oh my goodness- if you had your menopause at 42 then you ought to be have been offered HRT up to the age of the average menopause 51-52.
You have had 7 years without the oestrogen you would normally have at your age. Is there any reason why you have not been to the drs and offered HRT to protect your bones and heart in the future?
Seriously, read up about premature menopause and the treatment with HRT and why it's necessary and ask your dr about a bone density scan too because you may be at risk now from osteoporosis. The Daisy Network website has lots of info.

I cant have HRT as i had a minor heart attack at 45 (i seem to be doing everything early lol) not sure why im not overweight i don't smoke, i go to the gym 4 times a weeks and walk the dog 4 miles every day!! i have an appointment for Wednesday, hopefully get some help and answers then, it just seems everything is against me at the moment, i have mentioned to the doctors over the years about could i be in early menopause as i haven't had any periods, all i got was shrugged shoulders and most women would be happy not to be having periods!! but your too young for menopause!! great lot of use that was :(

www.menopausematters.co.uk/prescribed.php

Read this for a bit of background info.

Can you ask for referral to a Menopause Clinic, where they might be more clued up on more difficult situations, and what can/cannot be prescribed.

thank you Daylillie, my appointment got cancelled going next Tuesday, but had a good couple of days, till this evening, its really difficult to tell if its the start to a panic attack or a hot flush, chest hurts, feel like my throat is closing up, dizzy and burning sensation with lasts about 3 seconds then gone, but leaves me feeling so down, so anxious, all I want to do is sleep but scared to sleep, really dislike this feeling :( x