Looking for light at the end of the tunnel.
I'm 53 going through the menopause, my anxiety hit an all time high at the beginning of 2023, I was constantly crying, electric shocks running through me, constantly in the fight or flight mode. Wanted to escape what was going on in my head.
Dr was great, put on HRT patches, and setraline 50mg, this went up to 100mg over time.
A few months back I felt in control but didn't like the constant numbness the higher dose brought, so with Dr help I gradually went back down to 50mg, for about a month I had more energy, happy feelings, but these last two weeks I've felt like I'm on edge, need to run, butterflies in the tummy, struggling to work, I've taken some sick days as I can't cope, I'm in the care industry so putting on a brave face when I feel like shit is so difficult. I've got a great family who really understand and an amazing friend who's really helped me. Please tell me there's light at the end of the tunnel, each day is a battle. I will speak to the Dr again tomorrow, sorry it's a long one.