I post alt here but never dealt with this anxiety before so please forgive me. Does anyone get anxious thoughts in your head that something else is wrong with you When I get anxious the thought I,m Bi Polar gets in my head causing more anxiety I have done all the research took every on line test possible saw 2 psych that said I wasn,t but when this nightmare started 1 MD said I had Bi Polar depression and the mania hasn,t come out yet that was 2 yrs ago but when I get anxious like now that thought get,s in there, Maybe because everything I try causes sideeffects of increasa anxiety and I think I must be. Though the logical side of me knows I,m not. Maybe because my anxiety is so constant and at differnt levels at times I think I am. Thanks for your responces, Right now just thinking about it has me shaking. Pretty sick right?

Little Lil.
Peri/meno anxiety is such a viscious cycle. Every month, week and day, there is something new to worry or be scared about. You are not crazy, nuts or Bi Polar!!!!! We exhibit so many of these mental symptoms during this time, it's so hard not to feel this way. Just ignore those thoughts....I know how hard it is to do this .....but continue on with your life. Our peri/meno brain is just plain old paranoid and obsessed with all the bad things in our llives, I am experiencing alot of scary thoughts during my hot flashes or anxiety attacks and it feels like I'm going to have a nervous break down. You are definitely not alone and I understand how awful this all feels. Although this is our reality at this time so we must make the best of it. As they all say......THIS SHALL PASS. Hang in there girlie!!!

(((HUGS)))
Denise

Thank you it,helps to know i,m not alone HUGSto you all janet

Little lil.
I'm the queen of anxiety. I worry about every little thing in the world even if it doesn't apply to me. Take every moment of joy you have and cherish it. Mine comes and goes all day until evening. Then I'm a happy person. I thought for sure I had bi-polar. I look forward to evening time. Hang in there dear. I hope you feel better....
((((char)))))

You just brought tears to my eyes just knowing someone had the same thought thank you for being so honest I too usually settle down by eve most days. Thank you again The girls on this site help so much thanks to all of you!!!!!! Hugs to all

People suffering from anxiety, panic, stress and depression should consult a specialist and only then should use the medicine, as there can be various reasons behind the disorder. Medicines used to cure such disorders are habit forming and should be used for small duration. As per my personal experience, I have used Xanax and it helped me in getting over my panic and anxiety disorder. Along with medicine, the concerned person should take a break from his/her regular schedule, go out and take good sleep.

Dear 'mendes'
I agree with you.I take a low dose of Xanax as needed under Doctor's orders.It helps.
Sometimes I may use it a few times in a week but sometimes not at all.
Thank God I have never upped the dose and this together with my Yoga has helped

All the Best
Elizabeth

What medicine are you talking about? I take Ativan prn have seen every Dr. you can think of and they all say Meno anxiety due to no hormones I had a total hyster ovaries out and can,t take HRT> God Bless all of you that can get by with such low doses or no meds at all I which I was like that but I,m not.

Lil,
sweetie I could have wrote your post.I always, always get creeped out by my peri symptoms of irritability, anxiety and jitteryness and always think ..oh no, this is it... I am having a manic episode !! I never had any of this till Jan of this year than all hell broke loose.It was right during the middle of my mental health rotation in nursing school AND I SWEAR I DIAGNOSED MYSELF WITH EVERTYTHING FROM BIPOLAR TO SCHITZOPHRENIA TO THAT WEIRD INSOMNIA DISEASE !! I scared myself silly just waiting for a psychotic break, I just knew I was gonna end up in the mental ward all alone, my hubby would leave me and I would not be able to take care of my kids .It's an awful thought process.The mind is a powerful, powerful thing sweetie.Try your best to remember all the years when you were "normal" it will calm down hunn, I promise.

Big hugs from another scared PS sister who at times thinks she must be bipolar but knows deep down it's HORMONES !!

Dear 'little lil'
The Med. I am taking is Xanax an anti-anxiety dose
You can ask your Doctor about it
It is great for anxiety and stress even at very low doses.

All the Best
Elizabeth

Thank you but presently I,m on Ativan Do you take AD also?

Char can we fight over the title OF THE QUEEN OF ANXIETY?

(((Little lil))) Sometime I don't realize how bad the anxiety is until I get a break! I can worry about the dumbest things Plus I analyze everything to death!

Thank you anxiety is great isn,t it! NOT!!!!!! I too analyze things said to me.

Dear 'little lil'
Yes I also take a daily 20mg dose of Prozac.
There are times I really do not have the need to take Xanax but my domestic situation makes me very nervy.
All the Best
Elizabeth

Hi,

I'm feeling very very anxious today, can hardly work, so maybe I get the Queen of Anxiety title today. I've taken my first whole BP pill today (new to me) and that's what is scaring me. I'm scared i'm just going to drop. I hate living like this. It's been good for weeks and now I feel like I'm spiralling downward really fast. I guess we just have to hold each others hands and hang in there. Believe me, I KNOW how you feel.

Hugs,

Moozie

Hi MoOZIE,
I just wanted to say, hang in there !! You are in my prayers and I am with you on the anxiety roller coaster mine kicked in last night after weeks of feeling great

Warm hugs to u girly

Thanks Nikki, hugs, I appreciate your prayers, "this too shall pass" I hope

Moozie

Moozie,
I guess I'll share the title today although I'm very anxious today too.
char