Ok, so last week was my placebo tricycle pill week. By Thursday I had a huge panic attack, like the one three months ago and the one three months before. I was out at an event and could barely stand up. I needed two .25 mg of xanax to calm me down to cope. then I was fine. Then my mom got sick and would up in the hospital and is still there. Maybe she will be home today. I have been taking a xanax a day just to stay calm. We are having a graduation party for my daughter Sat with 60 or so people and am cooking. today my stomach is in knots, my head feels weird and I am hot. I am a little shaky too. I am going to exercise to see if it helps, then I guess back to the xanax until things settle. This is the right thing to do, right? I know it happens every three months and this week is esp. hard having the party and mom sick. I have no siblings so it's all on me. My hubby and kids are great, but I still feel such pressure. Please remind me I am not sick, just nervous and need to get through.


Thanks AGAIN!!!!

Most likely the panic attacks come from the drop in estrogen. Many of us find we get terribly anxious with panic attacks from low E. It took me awhile to make the connection.

I've read that some women on BCP who cannot tolerate the E drop during the placebos do better if they continue to take some E during that time. Maybe discuss doing this with your Doc.

If the xanax helps then yes take it. We need help sometimes more than others. I too have been on the anxiety train this last couple of days. Too much goes on at once and I'm a train wreck. I just take my Klonopin and try to relax. Take a couple deep breaths, relax and you will be fine. Good luck with the party.

Hi "enough" ......yeah, you are doing the right thing! You sound like me,,,,i am in the same condition as you are , and i know how you feel .... take the xanax then, it's good you have it! How is your mother doing? Today will be your party, so hang in there, and I'm sure it'll be ok, but i know about that pressure feeling of having to deal with a special event, such as the party...makes me nervous! I always end up getting some sort of panic attack! You have noticed it comes every three months, so, that's good then, you are then picking up on a pattern so you can at least feel you have SOME control over this ....... I don't have any particular pattern to judge by, which makes it harder. "Enough" ..i'm sending a big HUG your way, you need it today, and I"m sure the party will go over just fine ..... you are just very nervous and anxious about all this, who woudln't be?!!!! It'll be fine, you'll see!

Dear 'enough'
Good Luck with the party.I know it is hard work but am sure it will be fine.
People are coming over to support and celebrate your Daughter's graduation .Many congratulations!
Take the Xanax as needed.That is what is there for.Have always used it in an as needed basis and have found that I seem to need it less and less often which is great.
Sariah does raise a valuable point that when E levels go down anxiety goes up.My Doctor actually did increase my dosage and yes it did help so this is something worth discussing with your prescribing Physician.

And no you are not sick but a lady,like us all, who will feel a certain amount of nervousness when preparing for a big event.

I hope you have a marvellous time
Please let us now how it all goes!

Warm Wishes
Elizabeth

Thanks for the warm wishes. Yes, it was a success. Last night I finally relaxed and slept well. I felt like I was hit by a truck soooo tired, but a good tired. I think everyone had fun, we were up until 1:00 am and it started at 2 in the afternoon. I guess that's a good sign.

I will mention about the E to my gyno tomorrow when I go for my annual. I think it will help a lot.

Hope everyone is well.

thanks again