I was diagnosed with anxiety and mild depression at Xmas, and have been taking ADs for the last 4 months. The tablets seem to work, but only for about 3 weeks at a time. Then the horrible anxiety comes back, my sleep pattern is disrupted, my concentration is nil and I feel very lethargic and low. Oh, and there's the furious rages I get into.
Each time I think my ADs have stopped working, and go back to my GP who assures me that can't happen. I feel dreadful for about 7 to 10 days then I start to improve again.
These episodes are roughly linked to my menstrual cycle and they are ruining my life. My GP tested my bloods to see if my hormones were wrong. They came back fine. They have now suggested I take the Pill with no break, so I won't ovulate. I am not remotely convinced this is the answer, all my research points to me needing hormones to help me.
I am nearly 44, and early menopause runs in the family. My poor Mum's symptoms were identical to mine, but her GP just put her on tranquillisers for years to help.
My GP has hinted he could refer me to a specialist clinic, but would like me to try the Pill for 3 months first. I don't want to wait 3 months. I can't have another month like this. whilst I was having my mense last week I instigated a huge row with a neighbour who had blocked my drive, and I spewed a stream of verbal abuse at a teenager who made a nasty remark about the scarf I was wearing. I think I terrified him. I know I am scaring myself. Today I have promised to take my children swimming but feel too anxious to leave the house.
I HATE FEELING LIKE THIS.
Does anyone have any advice. Should I insist on referral to this specialist clinic, and will even they be able to help me?
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Topic: I feel so hopeless, and my GP is useless. Please help. (Read 3973 times)