Hi everyone,
Thank you everyone that has helped me. Today was one of my hardest days. I woke up this morning and was feeling not to bad. I did buy some vitamins L-Thianine, Gaba, And a multi. I have been feeling like jumping out of my skin all day! It feels
like the uneasy feeling that you get right before your period starts. But it just continues and you do not get any relief. It was such a terrible day. I am not supposed to start my period right now. I feel so much uneasiness that I could just cry. Is there anything we can do to get rid of this feeling. My mom and my grandmother did not experience any of this! If anyone has a remedy for the Jump out of skin and or anxiety feeling, please give me some pointers....

Big Hugs
Kim

have you tried the l-theanine yet ? or I find chamomile tea will make me drowsey but its better than the "jumping out of my skin" feeling. If your periods are irregular you may be getting ready to start one.

Dear Kim,

I am SO sorry you are feeling this way. I am right there with you, also trying to figure out what to do. It is right before my period and the waves of anxiety, panic, derealization and borderline psychosis has me all but wanting to seriously just end my life. Please dont worry -- I would never do that, but the despair is so great at times I have come to no longer feel death but see it as welcome relief. I know that sounds so horrible, but I have never felt this horrible in my entire life.

The only thing that seems to have helped with the jumping out my skin feeling is sipping about 3-4 cups of Chamomile tea throught the day. I was amazed by the quick relief and almost instant calming effect its had on me, during some of my most traumatic moments. I also tried Gaba and it does work for me, though the effects are not long lived. Deep breathing exercises help me alot and as a last resort, if you are physically able, I found that walking, sometimes briskly did also quickly create a sense of calm.

I wish there were more I could offer, but I am so lost in my own private hell at the moment, still searching for my own answers and my way out of this tunnel...But I am here for you, as you have been for me, anytime you need to talk or email me....I am here. My heart goes out to you and all the women here who are in so much pain and who suffer so with all of this madness.

The one thing that keeps me going is knowing that I have lived through some moments that I never thought I could and Im still standing, still functioning, and still hopeful....so please dont give up. Keep posting and talking and sharing, and I will too, and together we will all get through. Much love, hugs and peace....Dee

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Dear Kim,

I am SO sorry you are feeling this way. I am right there with you, also trying to figure out what to do. It is right before my period and the waves of anxiety, panic, derealization and borderline psychosis has me all but wanting to seriously just end my life. Please dont worry -- I would never do that, but the despair is so great at times I have come to no longer feel death but see it as welcome relief. I know that sounds so horrible, but I have never felt this horrible in my entire life.

The only thing that seems to have helped with the jumping out my skin feeling is sipping about 3-4 cups of Chamomile tea throught the day. I was amazed by the quick relief and almost instant calming effect its had on me, during some of my most traumatic moments. I also tried Gaba and it does work for me, though the effects are not long lived. Deep breathing exercises help me alot and as a last resort, if you are physically able, I found that walking, sometimes briskly did also quickly create a sense of calm.

I wish there were more I could offer, but I am so lost in my own private hell at the moment, still searching for my own answers and my way out of this tunnel...But I am here for you, as you have been for me, anytime you need to talk or email me....I am here. My heart goes out to you and all the women here who are in so much pain and who suffer so with all of this madness.

The one thing that keeps me going is knowing that I have lived through some moments that I never thought I could and Im still standing, still functioning, and still hopeful....so please dont give up. Keep posting and talking and sharing, and I will too, and together we will all get through. Much love, hugs and peace....Dee

Dee,
Thank you so much honey! I pray for you everyday, and you are right ,we can get through this. I am so glad we all have each other. It has helped me tremendously. I am printing out a few posts to bring with me to the Doctor this time because I do not want to hear him say that he has never heard of women having these symptoms. I am so grateful that we now have hormone Doctors, because at least they are aware of the serious symptoms. I will say that even though I have some really bad days. I do have some good days, even if it is a half of a day, it is better than none. The BHRT has given me back my ability to eat and to sleep. I do not have as many heart palpitations, no more night sweats and I can get a massage now and relax without my mind racing out of control. It is just so hard when I have a real bad day. The information that I have found on this site has helped me deal with this so much. I can not even think about going through this at a time without the communication with other women. I asked the nurse at the hormone Dr. if peri- or menopause is any different now than it was when she was young. She said that back in the day, women took premarin and did not talk about it much. She said after the WHI 2002 that it became a huge issue. She thinks that the number of baby-boomers and educated women is the reason for the awareness. Baby-boomers are not going to be quiet. We want answers and quality of life. I can guarantee that I do not know a man that could endure one day of this!!THERE WOULD BE A MAGIC PILL!!!
I hope the Real Estate Market comes back when I get better so that I can invest my money into Power-surge and helping women! Amazing how my priorities have changed!! I used to spend my money on clothes, shoes, parties, my home, my car,
skiing,jewelry, fresh flowers, wine etc. Now, I do not have a job, and spend all my money on books, Dr.s and hormones!?!?
Also, I sold my home and called my sister to bring her u-haul to take what she wanted and donated so much of my posessions to goodwill and to the girls at my husbands office. I no longer love things!!!! I now love wonderful women and people that are having even a harder time than me. Something good always comes out of bad....BIG BIG HUGS

Love Kim

GOD BLESS YOU ALL HUGS TERRY

((((((((dollie and kim))))))))))))

I cannot offer any other advice. It seems you all are doing the most you can without medication. I am a few days before starting my period (or not starting hopefully) and am feeling the same as you too. Anxious, jumpy, headachy, dizzies, and unrealness. Peri just plain ***** but we can do this thing together, you are right!!!

Hugs to you both,
Jeaninne

I too find the Chamomile Tea helpful, sometimes I drink a few cups in a matter of a couple of hours, and it does help....

Good luck, and blessings' on ya...

PS - I hear on more freaking doctor dismiss what we experience, I could just scream. And yes that is why this forum is so important to so many of us, at the least we know we are all not going crazy. Besides the fact you find a bunch of great ladies, and some good advise too... Hang in there, this to shall pass.....

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PS - I hear one more freaking doctor dismiss what we experience, I could just scream.

ME TOO!!!!!!!!! In fact I wish the WORST PERI/MENO ON THEM ALL.

Thank God for all of you sisters here....THANK GOD FOR YOU!

Dee