Hi losingtheplot
I really hope you start to feel better soon, your HRT and anti anxiety meds should start to help very soon, and you have the option on antidepressants which also work on anxiety. I’m not very knowledgeable about them but apparently there are some to avoid if you have sleeping difficulties. I have heard good things about sertraline. You might find that your hrt is sufficient though. It sounds like you need to really take care of yourself and do whatever it takes to feel better. And the main thing, try to keep in mind that this is only temporary and you will get through this time.
Sending hugs,
Katherine
Hi Ladies,
Just an update to say that I have started to feel alot like my old self again in the last couple of days!!
I do think the HRT is helping as I have now been on Sandrena 0.5mg gel for 10 days and the anxiety has calmed down massively as have the awful crippling panic attacks!! I could feel a very faint one this morning with palpitations but with the advice of a lovely lady on this forum deep breathing helped me control this so I didn't even have to take an anti anx med!
I have been taking Ashwagandha and well woman multi vits alongside HRT so unsure if the combination is what has helped or just the fact my body is getting Oestrogen. Either way I am feeling good - still have other issues joint pain, loss of libido etc which I am working on but the most crippling symptoms for me anxiety and panic attacks seem under control.
So ladies thank you for reassuring me that things would improve! Not that I doubted any of you for one second but as you all know when we are going thru these awful periods it is difficult to see when it will end!
Thank you again and wishing the very best to you all xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx