Hi
I’m so sorry you’re going through this. I can absolutely sympathise as I too have reoccurring bouts of falling into an anxiety hole. Mine is always triggered by a change to my hrt, and it takes about 4-6 weeks to regulate my system again, and each and every time I convince myself that the worst is coming.
I am also a bigger lady, and my weight has not been a problem in getting hrt, so if you’re having problems with a prescription, demand to see someone else.
In terms of mental health, the things I have found helpful are the following:
- I use an app called “Dare”. During my worst panic attacks where I’ve literally been in a heap on the floor crying and gasping for breath, this app has helped me calm down and regulate my breathing. I was never one for CBT type stuff, but this has helped me during my worst.
- Exercise. I know, I know…and I don’t want to be “that person”, but genuinely, exercise has helped me. I do yoga, walk on a treadmill, and bike machine. I do all of this purely for my mental health…it isn’t a fitness thing for me. I’m fat, and I’m ok with that. It bleeds off the anxiety energy, and helps me sleep better. It also forces me to make time for myself, which I am terrible at.
- Vitamins. I take magnesium in the evening before bed, and a multivitamin gummy after lunch. These have helped me with a lot of stuff and how I’m feeling in myself. I take the chewy vites kids multi, as it has B12 and D included.
Time - this will pass. This is easy for me to say, as I am only just coming out of my hole which has lasted about 4 weeks, but I promise it will pass. You need to find time for you. Do your breathing, work with your anxiety, not against it, and it will disappear.
Sending you positive vibes x