Oh my gosh! Today's nerves are awful! I've tried walking/running and that didn't help. I tried meditation/reading the Word of God, I've tried taking every nutritional supplement I have for calming my nerves and still here I sit, jiggling and shaking, not able to keep myself still. Deep breathing didn't seem to help, did tense and relax exercises and that didn't help. I've called my doctor to see if I can take a xanax on top of all of the supplements I've taken. (The bottles say to check with a physician first before taking any medication on top of the nutrients, I guess because there are some herbal medications in there). I don't feel anxious about anything that I can think of, I just cannot settle down! WHAT IS WRONG WITH ME. I also asked about the test results of the blood tests I took last week and was told they won't be in for another week!

Now I have to wait for the doctor to call me back, when I spoke with the nurse I told her I would wait there by the phone until she called back - she knows I am about ready to jump out of my skin. She said she'd call back in about 20 minutes - that was an hour ago!!!!

Every noise or thought is pushing me further and further!!!

(((((BIG HUGS)))))

I feel for you I really do, I had a time like you have described back in February. I don't know what to suggest, but big hugs to you. Hope you have now had a call back from Doctor and can take that xanax. Does listening to quiet, calming music help you or is that more of an aggravation? Hope you find something to help soon

Jackie

I'm sorry you are having a rough go of it today. I've been there. Call the Dr. again, your question is a simple one and they should be able to put you on hold and give you an answer with regards to the xanax. I hate that feeling of jitteriness and nervousness, nothing settles you down, for me xanax is the only thing that works when I get to that point. Hang in there.

Thanks, girls! It is now almost an hour and a half since I spoke with the nurse. She knew I needed to leave here in exactly 1 1/2 hour and needed to take something, and I still haven't heard anything. This really burns my butt!!! I know once I take a xanax I'll begin to calm down, but I don't want to risk taking it if there will be an interaction with the other stuff I took.

Have you had the all clear from the doctor to take the xanax yet? If you have - do you feel a bit better?

Hugs
Jackie

I feel for you. I am right there with you. I have been having the exact same problem. I get these nervous spells out of now where. I can't sit still. I shake my leg, I do everything to try and stop it, but it just gets worse. I would like to know where you are in your peri/meno? It sounds like we have the same feeling. It is awful for sure. Hang in there.

I am still getting my periods regularly and I am 50 years old.

"Have you had the all clear from the doctor to take the xanax yet? If you have - do you feel a bit better?"

Finally, she called back, apologized for getting back so late, but yes I could take xanax. That I should continue with the natural supplements and eventually should be able to do less and less of the xanax. It's been about three hours since I took one and am feeling okay. I would like to lay down for a bit and take a nap.

Jones:

I feel for you. Every little thing is just grating on the last nerve that I have that is not flattened. I am sorry that you are struggling too.

Many hugs to you,
Jeaninne

Sorry you are dealing with this too. I feel like my head is going to explode...irrirtations, frustrations!!!

I hope you are doing better. he next itme you have a medication question and dont' have luck at the doctor, try your pharmacist. They usually help too.

Yeah, I wasn't sure though because these were natural supplements and herbs. This doctor is knowledgable in both natural medicine as well as pharmaceuticals (I have no idea how to spell that, but you know what I mean), so I felt it was best to wait for a call back from him.

Hi jones, I go through those high anxiety events and its usually when I ovulate or a week before my period. I am sure it has everything to do with the surge of hormone activity. Like you nothing worked. I finally found that taking a swig of baby liquid Benedryl helped immensly. It almost made me wonder if I was having some allergic reaction to the hormone switch and surges. It's worth a try. The worst that can happen is that you get tired. Thats a blessing over anxiety. Debra