OMG Ladies, today while I was listing a house, I had a panic attack! I totally had to fake it, and pretend I was fine...but I was NOT. It was just terrible!

I realized later that I had forgotten to use my Estrogel both last night and this morning....so maybe that drop is estrogen fueled the panic attack. I have also been dealing with some serious stress over the weekend, which I am sure hasn't helped any. But oh my, I remember feeling like this and I don't like it! I took some Ativan, cuz I was all shaky after I left the clients and got into my car.

I don't think I have ever listed a house as fast as I did today! I had that lovely "I GOTTA GET OUT OF HERE" feeling, which I tried to surpress...but you can't entirely. Now I am laying in bed, trying to relax...I will most likely sleep because of the Ativan. I really should be working, but I am totally not in the right frame of mind...grrrr!!! I hate this crap, I kinda thought it was all behind me.....

I just needed to vent, and tell somebody! Nobody in my real life really "gets" it! But I know you girls do....

Thanks for listening to me complain!!

OH FLOATER!!!!!

That is horrible!!!!

I hate this for you!

What's even worse is that you were not expecting it.

I'm so sorry this happened!

Do you want me to remind you to take your meds?

I sometimes could use a reminder myself.

Take your meds and get some rest.

I'll check on you later!

Love,

bev

ps. I'm off to take my son to the dr.

This crud is NOT going away!!!!

Oh man, that really stinks. I haven't been on much lately, I have been really busy so I just come on every now and then and to see you posting about anxiety surprised me. You have been my lifesaver soooooo many times the past few years, I feel so bad you had such a rough time today. I bet it was from not taking the Estrogel, but boy, that quickly.

The good news is, you listed a house, congratulations for that.

PS, you are not complaining, we here totally get it.
Feel better

I feel for you floater. I still have those every once in awhile. They are HORRIBLE. I have had to get up and leave a restaurant before I even had a chance to eat!! When you get that I GOTTA GET OUT OF HERE feeling that is just what you have to do. No one in my life understands it either so it is nice to have PS friends who do! Feel better soon!!

Dee

I don't know why I have to put every sentence on separate lines.

This has only been since peri.

If the sentences are together, I can hardly read them either.

Sorry, didnt' mean to change the subject.

I am so sorry Floater!!!
I know it was horrible.

Big hugs to you,
Jeaninne

i try to do that and i cant fiqure it out i too have trouble reading when its bunched together.....sos- could you tell me how ? thank you

(((((((((((Floats))))))))))

Floater

I'm so sorry!!!!

((((((((((((((((((( HUGS ))))))))))))))))))))

I really hope that with time and getting back on schedule with Estrogel,
it will just be a scare......
Hang in there, at least you know there was Estrogen you are used to being there,
that was missing in your system...

At least you had some Ativan - I'm really sorry Sweety.
Hang in there......

Love,
Mary Beth

Thank you girls for understanding! I know that you do! One thing I forgot to mention....this just added fuel to the panic....I had to use the bathroom while I was there!! And not for a nice girly pee either!! Again, no doubt because of the cranked up anxiety...but how embarrassing!! My poor belly was making the most unladylike noises, and the aprtmt was dead quiet (no Tv, no radio) so I am sure the clients heard it!...and it was a tiny seniors aptmt, and not sound proof, so even with the door closed to the bathroom I am sure they heard some ungodly sounds!!! But you know how it is, especially during panic attacks, when you gotta go, you gotta go NOW!!!! I tried to spray air freshner in the bathroom while the toilet was flushing so I didn't stink up the whole aprtmnt!!

Now....looking back, there some humour in this ridiculous situation!! LOL!! It was pretty difficult to hold it together and no lose my professionalism, but I do think I pulled it off!! And I did get the house listed! So YAY!!

I can't help but wonder if these ladies commented to each other about my untimely bathroom trip! My only saving grace (other than getting the listing itself) was the clients were 3 generations of women...the youngest probably near my age and the eldest 91! So maybe they have had similar experiences themselves!!!

You just hit enter when you have finished one sentence.

Then the cursor drops down to the next line.

See if that works.

Too too funny, Floater!!! Not for you, I'm sure!!

Just checkin in on ya, Float, to see how you are doing today.

Anymore panic attacks??

I had to take my son to the dr. yesterday.

Got a 5:30 appt. Can you believe that.

Health Dept. I had no idea the Health Dept. stays open after hours.

I was thrilled to say the least.

Take care. I have a trip today, so won't be around for a while.

Let us know how you are doing, OK??

Love,

bev
xoxoxo

Oh Floater! I'm not laughing at your panic attack, believe me I'm not. Been there and know how terrifying they can be. I've just got this sick humor when it comes to anything having to do with....how do I say this gently....oh, I can't, going poop or anything to do with f a r t s! I was just picturing this whole senario and I couldn't stop laughing. I am so sorry you had to go through all that, but thank you so much for getting me out of my funk and making me laugh....a really good belly laugh!

Just the fact that you can laugh about says to me how far you've come......I'll remember that next time something like this happens to me!

Oh, Floater, I'm with the others...

I SO FEEL for you, at the same time that your descriptions are so funny!

Hope you feel MUCH better now!

(((HUGGERS)))

JJ

I came to the conclusion that you have to laugh at life, or it can really get you down!

Even as I was hating every second of it, I realized how truly absurd of a situation I was in!!

Today I came near to having another one, but it didn't fully turn into one. Again I was with clients, but was in a position to sit outside in the sunlight while they browsed inside (they have already purchased the house, they were just taking photos and stuff).

I am really hoping it is the stress I have been dealing with which is causing this, and once the stress is gone (by Friday I am hoping) I will go back to feeling normal.

Wow, Kathie, we are really becoming out of touch wuth each other!!! Haven't chatted with you in ages and am sorry all this was happening and I didn't know about it. Sorry..been a bit self absorbed myself lately. Life just plain stinks!!! Hope you feel better and hope to catch up soon

Hugs
LeaAnn

Awww Float,

So sorry you were hit with a panic attack. Try setting the alarm on your cell phone to remind you of taking the meds. And, I have dealt with the "nervous" stomach my entire life. I totally relate to needing the b/r...... Hugs to you my friend, JZZ

[font="Georgia"][/font]Hi Ladies.
I am new to this site and by reading through the post, I think this is home for me.

I had a major panic attack this past Tuesday. The first bad one in quite a whilw. I am 56 and post. About 8 years ago I started going through menopause. Had no idea what was wrong. I was out of work for a wek. Emergency room 3 times. Then I started researching (since I didn't have the strength to work). Of course the doctors had NO IDEA!. Blood test came back fine. I did not drive for a year because I was lightheaded. Finally I changed gyno. She gave me xanex. Worked wonders. I could drive, I was calm. After 3 months, she took me off. Something about her not being my primary doctor. Fortunatley, I made out ok....until last Tuesday. I am driving to work and I get lightheaded, chest is sooo tight and I feel like I'm going to pass out or having a heart attack. I pull over, call one of my co workers. She comes, takes me to the hospital. Family comes. They want to keep me there and do test. PROBLEM! My only phobia.....needles and iv's. Anyway, I leave the hospital and I have been home all week. The chest tightness is gone but the fatigue, although getting better, is the same as it was when I started menopause. I have been stressed lately and sometimes feel depressed about a couple of things. No one in my family understands about menopause so it is difficult because they cannot relate.

Ladies, is there anything that can help. I have heard of a product called menopol. Has anyone ever tried or even heard of this?

Didn't mean to write a book but I just needed to "talk"

Thanks for any input!

Sorry noone answered. That always makes me more nervous, but weekends are so busy that some people arent' here. I have never heard of menopol. so I am no help there. I am so sorry you feel so awful. Did you have any tests done at the hosptial? Have you considered going to your primary care doctor just to put your mind at ease? Ask for bloodwork to be done and take a xanax first to help you relax. I really hope you feel better. Maybe xanax again for a little while will help stop the cycle, my doctor has me use it for tow weeks to break the cycle and it does help, usually before the two weeks is up.

Dear BREMMIdream1'
I am sorry you are going through such a rough time.Frankly I think the Doctor pulled you of Xanax a little too quickly.
I am 58 and was fully Menopausal at 39.I was started on HRT and am still on them.I also take a low dose of Prozac,20mgs daily plus Xanax on an as needed basis.It really does help those of us who are inclined to stress and panic attacks.Perhaps you could discuss using it again with your Doctor as you should not be suffering this way.As long as you stick to the dose it can be very helpful.If she refuses you can always change Doctors.
I am sorry but I have never heard of Menopol so am afraid I cannot help you there.Hopefully one of the other ladies might know of it or you could Google it for more information.

Please do keep in contact and do not give up till you get the help you deserve.
Warm Wishes
Elizabeth