Hello Primrose
I wondered how you are getting along now? I very much hope you are feeling better about everything. We sound extremely similar, I have had to work really hard this week to stave off the panic attacks, with the same symptoms and exact same thoughts. So if you are still feeling anxious, remember you are not alone and that there is another very menopausal woman out there experiencing exactly the same! I almost came on here last night in desperation about 3 am as I didn't want to wake other half as he is so tired from a long shift.
I don't know if you ever purchased the XyliMelts? Annie* recommended them to me also (*you have kept me sane this week!) and tried first one last night, (whilst fighting off the anxiety to actually use it) and it did help. I even managed a little sleep. I have one working away right now. Annie is right about educating ourselves, that is what I have been trying to do, as I know that once I have a few answers to the questions (hopefully from referral to facial maxilla) that are whirling round in my head, I will be much calmer and better able to cope. And yes, our anxiety does make it worse, so a bit of a vicious circle!
I am rugging up and getting myself out into the garden and the sunshine and having a little potter. Having a few ideas ready for Spring helps tremendously. Although, it seems Spring may be suspended due to the extreme cold. Damn! Take care Primrose x