Amen! I am also struggling with someone I cannot get away from. That person is my main source of stress, but I have to handle it somehow. Makes me sick at times. Right now I'm sick because I know that on Monday and Tuesday I must deal with that person. Wish ne luck! 🙏 Best of luck and lots of strength to you! 💪😊
I've suffered with anxiety my whole life and this has become so difficult in peri-menopause, particularly if I have difficulty with sleep. I'm ok for 2 weeks in the month, but for about 10 days before my period I am struggling!! 😫 trying to keep reminding myself that I have got through every anxious day so far and I will get through every one that comes. Sending a hug to any of ladies dealing with this ❤ your videos are really helping me through xxx
It's been a bit over a year since my last period. I started morning anxiety last February. Pretty much every morning. It has taken my life away. The anxiety is just so HORRIBLE. Meditation and breathing has helped alot.. but the last 2 weeks I have not been meditating and totally feel the anxiety come back. I will be meditating daylie from now on. Girls.. please take time to meditate and do breathing exercises every day.. it really does help. To all you ladies out there, hugs 🫂 ... And thank you for this video, It's nice to know I am not crazy or alone. 😔
Hi Jarah Thank you for your great advice and encouragement! I've also posted a vlog on morning anxiety so please do take a look. Anxiety in the morning www.avogel.co.uk/health/menopause/videos/how-to-calm-menopause-anxiety/ Best Wsihes Eileen
Thanks so much - I have Bipolar 2 and have CPTSD From Ab*** Trauma now 56 all this got worse for me with anxiety panic attacks once I hit menopause around age 48 - Thanks for these tips I literally feel like I am Losing My Mind all the time - Happy New Year 2024
Anxiety is magnified in peri menopause when estrogen spikes and progesterone falls. Progesterone is the calming hormone. Magnesium, progesterone cream, water, and a fast walk will help.
@@thetree7694 you probably still have higher estrogen to lower (or non-existent) progesterone levels. Try progesterone cream(BIOIDENTICAL only) Bio identical progesterone cream prevents breast cancer. Stay away from non bio identical. Start low and work yourself up. I get depressed and super sleepy if I get too much. Magnesium is the vitamin to take. It not only helps a bit with anxiety, it helps with high blood pressure, sleep, digestion, and more. If you are able find a good doctor who will test your levels.
I started hrt at 46 years old.At around 56 years I was under a lot of pressure.My stress and anxiety levels were horrendous.I slept between 2-4 hours each night and would be up and down constantly throughout the night.I became terrified of being alone with my thoughts.The doctor put me on anti depressants that made me feel violently sick.I stopped taking them.I took magnesium for heartburn one evening and after 2 years of no sleep, I slept throughout the night.I started taking magnesium and it was the best thing I could have done.I sleep 6 + hours per night .My anxiety improved massively. I started taking vitamin D3 which is very cheap ,to protect me from covid.It turns out vitamin D3 is also very good for the nervous system.I am still taking hrt too.I feel so much better now.Very occasionally when I feel tired ,I may have a bit of a dip but it does lift .Getting a good nights sleep is so important.I had tried so many remedies but Magnesium was better than any anti depressant and had none of the antidepressant side effects.I hope this helps someone else.
Good to hear that you are finding some relief from the anxiety, have you checked out herbs such as Maca or Ashwagandha? These can often work well. Best Wishes Eileen
@@lambylambcurly Unfortunately, we can't post to the US, sorry. Which products were you interested in and I may be able to give you suitable substitutes that you can get from your local health store? Best Wishes Eileen
The information you give is so vital in understanding my symptoms thank you. I wish you make a video for the rest of the family members so that they understand what I am going through and need their support and understanding. I am losing my relationship with my family because most of the time I am angry, sad, and have lost my zest for life and hate everyone. And they don't have a clue what's going on with me
Hi Sarala I am so sorry to hear that you are finding it difficult with your family. I have just posted a vlog on creating a support group in the menopause so you may find this helpful and you could also show your family this one. www.avogel.co.uk/health/menopause/videos/how-to-create-a-good-support-team-during-menopause/
It’s interesting you mentioned the, “ eye-twitching” I have had that also. I wasn’t sure what was going on. I have trouble sleeping and now can see it’s related to that. It’s a sign that the anxiety is creeping up .
Hi, I have very bad Anxiety disorders and on top of everything menopause symptoms worsen things, I have 24/7 heart palpitations abnormal breathing my body becomes very hot especially on my neck, fear of the unknown, Anxiety disorders has changed my entire life. It has robbed me my joy peace happiness and self confidence. I have been checked blood work every test were normal. Yet I feel sick everyday. I Just want to be NORMAL again 🙂
Employers simply don't understand the menapause ... even the NHS as an employer is so so poor in dealing with its staff and supporting their wellbeing!
I am 5 years post meno and still wake up with the morning anxiety too. It is intermittent but this last year has been mostly every morning. It goes away most days within an hour but what a unpleasant way to wake up. I didn’t have it when I went through my gut wrenching divorce a few years before meno, so I’m thinking it’s hormonal related.
@@karend4155 I'm 6 years into it. I sleep through the morning and take a benzo 1 hour before getting up in mid-afternoon and go to sleep late. Makes my day shorter as I'm a night person 🌙
I experience what i call "flash freezes". It doesnt matter how many layers of clothes i put on and wrap up in a blanket and head scarf, i am ICE to the bone. 🥶 This comes on suddenly and lasts about a half hour to an hour. I havent heard of it listed as a common symptom as far as i know, so im a little worried its from something else. 😬
Hi everyone I,m tired 😓 of this I pray everyday to be NORMAL again oh my god please please I cry 😢 everyday I miss those happy days I had I don’t know 🤔 what to do with morning anxiety 😢😢😢😢
I learned to just relax and ride the wave of anxiety don’t panic but let it pass and each time it became less severe! So sorry I know it’s terrible but good wishes to you
I have found diffusing certain essential oils, like lavender, Roman chamomile, clary sage and fennel to be very calming of my anxiety during this life change. I also have them in personal inhalers for on the go.
I have been suffering with this bizarre anxiety for months NOw!!!!! it is horrible there is nothing in my life to cause this anxiety and I forget so easily and I am 51 please i hope it will stop everyday is a challenge not to be taken to the hospital
This happened to me. Horrible anxiety upon waking at 0430am drenched in sweat. Ended up going on anti depressants which have slowly controlled it. It's a lot better than it was.
When i was going through night sweats I was going through anxiety at the same time. Because i was not sleeping with night sweats (2 nights) so I started to loath going to bed because there was no guarantee i was going to sleep. I did keep a note of when these were happening but these episodes just got closer and closer. Also it killed my appetite so eventually i didn't know when it was the last time i slept and passed out at the bus stop. I'm glad to say that's all over with now. With the help of Phenigan and Premensile tablets
HRT hasn't helped me at all. I'm weaning off it and going to try the natural appriach. Honestly, doctors just don't seem to fully understand. Thanks for this and all of your talks. I feel like you understand.
I can vouch for what she's saying here about taking a comprehensive approach with managing the heightened anxiety that can come with menopause. Diet, exercise, breathing, water, all that. Personally, I also find regular meditation very helpful, and I took an online course on how to process your emotions which provided many valuable tools and techniques.
I wonder, will I ever be able to come back to normal life? it's impossible to function or have any balance. It feels like it will never end the anxiety, lack of sleep, headaches, exhausted, scared of the next day... how can you attract another person when you are afraid of yourself and moreover cannot do your daily work tasks...
Hi Rita Most women do eventually come 'through' it and feel better, however, this can depend on general health, lifestyle and stress management. If you feel that you're really struggling, it is important to get a general health check. Other health issues such as low iron, poor thyroid function, low vitamin D, low B12, diabetes or heart disease can often appear at this time and cause symptoms similar to menopause ones. Your doctor can test for these just to rule them out. Best Wishes Eileen
Rita, we are both in the same predicament. So glad I found this this channel, I felt like a basket case but now I am connecting the dots of my boatload of symptoms and I feel less alone. This too, shall pass.
I’ve never suffered from anxiety in my life but at 57 here I am suffering daily. Im post menopause and my hormones have not leveled out. The dr is only wanting to push an SSRI and not try to figure out how to balance my hormones. I’m active and walk 3 miles at least five days a week. I hate this feeling.
Thank you so much for this video I had been having bad anxiety when I get up in the morning. I thought I was going crazy. It's settled some during the evening at night but I thought there was something wrong with me. Thank you so much for this video.
I never had anxiety until I was 47 and that’s how I discovered I was in perimenopause. Thankfully I’m on a hormone treatment protocol and I feel better.
I have endometriosis and got a hysterectomy within 3 laparoscopic surgeries. After my last surgery 3 days later a tree hit my house chopping it in half. We were all in there and none of us were hurt. A few months later once things started to settle and calm down after holiday I woke up in the evening from a nap in severe panic. I have severe trauma from my past, being gaslit but the medical field, and then the tree. Being put into medical menopause sure didn’t help me. I have a team of drs and put in the right kind of psych meds and HRT to help me. Therapy and EMDR including meds has helped Me tremendously!! I’m not 100 but I’m way better! Not everyone shares me story, I can deal with the pain, I can’t deal with the panic/fight or flight mode that I was stuck in. It was as if my mind or whatever was torturing me. I hope no one has to go through that ever and I hope myself and others heal and can control our anxieties with simplicity 💜
I’m 56 and officially in late onset menopause - no sign in sight yet for this change of life for me. My friends are completely shocked to see my white hair and hear I’m still getting a cycle monthly. It’s because my body is still producing follicle stimulating hormones.
Hi Georgina I have posted a video blog on anxiety in the morning and what you can do to help yourself so please do take a look. Anxiety in the morning www.avogel.co.uk/health/menopause/videos/how-to-calm-menopause-anxiety/ Best Wishes Eileen
@@sevenjc3277 Hi @SevenJC, I know your comment is from 9 months ago. I hope your symptoms have improved by now. If so can you please share with me...what did you do to stop from waking up with your heart racing and panic? I have been having that problem and I don't know what to do?
I suffer terrible anxiety with palpitations and migraines, the last migraine landed me in accident and emergency at hospital, I threw up and it sent my heart into spasm, they said it was arterial fibrillation, just hoping they were wrong and that it doesn’t happen again.
@@angelicaflores505 I wish they had, every few weeks I have severe anxiety for 2 to 3 weeks then a week of sleeping 3 or 4 hours a night triggering migraines then a couple of weeks it calms down then the cycle starts again, it's destroying, I have seen a menopause nurse today, I am trying Evorel patch and Utrogestan tablet to see how that goes, I'm using femseven patch at the moment they only go up to 50mcg, this is no good to me, I put 2 patches on which is off licence but I needed sleep so fingers crossed all goes well with the Evorel 🤦♀️
@@suzieg9076 I cannot believe how sleep is so disturbed during this time! I hope everything works out for you. I'm so sorry that you're going through this. My mom's friends said they stop after menopause
@@suzieg9076 it really is. I've heard that magnesium is really good to take at night to get a better sleep I also did some research and there's migraine patches. I'm praying that these work
My anxiety is bad and now my fsh test results show that my levels are raised. I find driving and sitting in traffic a real problem. Anxiety is massive. My heartbeats, I shake....its awful.
Hi Beth Although not as common as flushes some women do experience cold flushes and sweats. It is usually caused by the same mechanism as hot flushes so the sage should help with this as well.
Praise the Lord ... am glad to hear i am NOT the only one who get sensitivity to the COLD. It is made especially worse by this new advice for covid to open windows 😑 which is my worse nightmare and totally unbearable. The government and health authorities never think of those with medicall conditions with sensitivity to the cold 🥶 🤔 what are we to do ???
I suffer from sleep anxiety and anxiety, o take magnesium and b vitamin s and h.r.t my periods are a problem I'm awaiting for mireena coil to b removed as its misplaced I'm taking oestagel and the Dr told me to take utragestran 100mg at night to help me sleep and fir bleeding . Thank you, this video was very helpful❤
@@WeTalkMenopause Eileen, just I have a question. I appreciate your response. My last period was 6 months and one week ago and I am 55. It’s one week that I have sore and swollen breasts and painful. If I don’t get period what can the reason be to have PMS symptoms for a few weeks and sore and swollen breasts for one week up to now? If my estrogen is low what is the reason of PMS symptoms? I have touched, there’s nothing in the area. I see my family doctor at the end of this month and I am worried. I have had a lot of stress in recent month and it’s a long time that I take depression medication as my doctor prescribes and I have had a terrible premenopausal time since 5-6 years ago. Thank you so much! I appreciate your response because I believe that your information about menopause are so wonderful. Best Regards Shirin
@@WeTalkMenopause Just one other thing: I have also bone and joints and arm and finger and rib pain my upper left front and I feel inflammation also when it’s the same time with sore and swollen breasts it’s really difficult to handle. This is related to my previous message. Thank you
Yes I have been in menopause for 6 years and I just now started with the morning anxiety and insomnia. It’s so awful!! I thought i was doing pretty good for 6 years then all of a sudden this shows up.
Hi Anxiety in the morning is really common! I've posted a vlog on this and what you can do to help yourself so please do take a look. Anxiety in the morning www.avogel.co.uk/health/menopause/videos/how-to-calm-menopause-anxiety/ Best Wishes Eileen
I’ve jus turned 51 an started to get hot flushes during the night an they keep waking me up an my anxiety is through the roof, waiting for my blood test results to confirm I am then start Hrt hopefully
Hi Lisa Have you tried the sage for the night sweats; this is a natural remedy and usually works quite quickly. www.avogel.co.uk/herbal-remedies/sage-tablets-menoforce/
Hi Helen, if your symptoms are being made worse by fluctuating hormones, then in many cases, this can calm post-menopause. This is of course individual, but I hope some of my advice puts you in good stead! Best wishes Eileen
That's quite unusual! You may find seeking the advice of a Nutritional Therapist helpful, They may be able to find out why this is happening and offer a personalised treatment plan for you Best Wishes Eileen
I have the eyelid twitch too . Been to the ER twice this month before I understood I was having anxiety . This is BRUTAL . I've taken pretty good care of myself as far as diet and exercise but omg this is the worst state I've ever been in .
Did benzoyl and it was worse than the anxiety to come off of them when I took them several years ago. The only med I can take to help with anxiety is an as you need it. Antihistamine, believe it or not , it's also used for anxiety. It's called hydroxyzine. I also use clary sage, lavender, chamomile tea passion flower tea, magnesium
Hi This is a difficult question as it is different for every woman. However, for most women they find that symptoms start to ease off or stop around 2-5 years after periods have finally finished and this is what I class 'after the menopause'. Best Wishes Eileen
This is wanderfull for Long Time i Wonder whats going on with me.doctors prescribe medication and that it.no explenation do you think you only one.another women keep as Secret. Hopless we need to talk about it more .thank you A lot.i have to look for everything by myself. You are Great nad best.womens shoud help each other.this is nothing nad but part of hour Life New stage. 🤗
Hi DC, you might find this video helpful to calm anxiety through the menopause ...www.avogel.co.uk/health/menopause/videos/how-to-calm-menopause-anxiety/
Hi Benadatte Unfortunately, I am unable to give any advice on this, sorry; you would need to see your doctor who may refer you on to a fertility specialist.
Hi N T I have posted a vlog on anxiety in the morning so please do take a look Anxiety in the morning www.avogel.co.uk/health/menopause/videos/how-to-calm-menopause-anxiety/ Best Wishes Eileen
It's hard when you live with family members who affect you negatively mentally.
meditation (learning to block them out) and headphone with music, until you can move out.
@@tnt01 you can't block my mother out 🤦♀️
Yes I had to leave them and go no contact. Best decision ever
Yes very true.
Amen! I am also struggling with someone I cannot get away from. That person is my main source of stress, but I have to handle it somehow. Makes me sick at times. Right now I'm sick because I know that on Monday and Tuesday I must deal with that person. Wish ne luck! 🙏
Best of luck and lots of strength to you! 💪😊
Yoga and deep breathing on a daily helped me🙏❤ sending prayers to all those who suffer from anxiety. I've suffered for years now and it's no joke☹🙏❤
Plz tell more. Which breathing techniques?
@@thetree7694 look up yoga with Adriene u will find a few ❤👍
Thank you for sharing this
I've suffered with anxiety my whole life and this has become so difficult in peri-menopause, particularly if I have difficulty with sleep. I'm ok for 2 weeks in the month, but for about 10 days before my period I am struggling!! 😫 trying to keep reminding myself that I have got through every anxious day so far and I will get through every one that comes. Sending a hug to any of ladies dealing with this ❤ your videos are really helping me through xxx
Glad to be of help, Laura, hope this resolves soon for you
Best Wishes
Eileen
Early anxiety is the worst for me.
I have anxiety every morning as well! It take me a hour or two to feel better.
Thanhks Beth - I hope this video has been helped.
Me2
Same....I just sleep half the day 😴
It's been a bit over a year since my last period. I started morning anxiety last February. Pretty much every morning. It has taken my life away. The anxiety is just so HORRIBLE. Meditation and breathing has helped alot.. but the last 2 weeks I have not been meditating and totally feel the anxiety come back. I will be meditating daylie from now on. Girls.. please take time to meditate and do breathing exercises every day.. it really does help. To all you ladies out there, hugs 🫂 ... And thank you for this video, It's nice to know I am not crazy or alone. 😔
Hi Jarah
Thank you for your great advice and encouragement!
I've also posted a vlog on morning anxiety so please do take a look.
Anxiety in the morning www.avogel.co.uk/health/menopause/videos/how-to-calm-menopause-anxiety/
Best Wsihes
Eileen
It's so hard for a young man to understand for what his loving wife is going through. Especially mood swings
Thanks so much - I have Bipolar 2 and have CPTSD From Ab*** Trauma now 56 all this got worse for me with anxiety panic attacks once I hit menopause around age 48 - Thanks for these tips I literally feel like I am Losing My Mind all the time - Happy New Year 2024
Good to hear that this has helped! Best Wishes
to you too for 2024!
Same here hun. How are you doing now? x
Your beautiful healer. Your voice itself has helped me with my panic attack. Thank you 🙏
Thank you for your lovely comment, Freebird, glad to be of help!
Best Wishes
Eileen
I'm so glad I found you ❤ I'm going through absolute hell right now and you are helping me. 🙌
Glad to be of help Sheila!
Best Wishes
Eileen
Just sat and cried listening to you. Thanku
Anxiety is magnified in peri menopause when estrogen spikes and progesterone falls. Progesterone is the calming hormone. Magnesium, progesterone cream, water, and a fast walk will help.
How to decrease anxiety once we are post menopausal?
@@thetree7694 you probably still have higher estrogen to lower (or non-existent) progesterone levels. Try progesterone cream(BIOIDENTICAL only) Bio identical progesterone cream prevents breast cancer. Stay away from non bio identical. Start low and work yourself up. I get depressed and super sleepy if I get too much. Magnesium is the vitamin to take. It not only helps a bit with anxiety, it helps with high blood pressure, sleep, digestion, and more. If you are able find a good doctor who will test your levels.
@@leslie3610 Thank you for the details. However, I do not know anything about progesterone cream.
I started hrt at 46 years old.At around 56 years I was under a lot of pressure.My stress and anxiety levels were horrendous.I slept between 2-4 hours each night and would be up and down constantly throughout the night.I became terrified of being alone with my thoughts.The doctor put me on anti depressants that made me feel violently sick.I stopped taking them.I took magnesium for heartburn one evening and after 2 years of no sleep, I slept throughout the night.I started taking magnesium and it was the best thing I could have done.I sleep 6 + hours per night .My anxiety improved massively. I started taking vitamin D3 which is very cheap ,to protect me from covid.It turns out vitamin D3 is also very good for the nervous system.I am still taking hrt too.I feel so much better now.Very occasionally when I feel tired ,I may have a bit of a dip but it does lift .Getting a good nights sleep is so important.I had tried so many remedies but Magnesium was better than any anti depressant and had none of the antidepressant side effects.I hope this helps someone else.
What magnesium did you take
My anxiety is over the roof! I'm practically bedridden , homeopathy is helping me get through my day and some breathing and meditation
Good to hear that you are finding some relief from the anxiety, have you checked out herbs such as Maca or Ashwagandha? These can often work well.
Best Wishes
Eileen
@@WeTalkMenopause i was looking at your website, do you deliver to US?
@@lambylambcurly
Unfortunately, we can't post to the US, sorry. Which products were you interested in and I may be able to give you suitable substitutes that you can get from your local health store?
Best Wishes
Eileen
@@lambylambcurly U van get Ashwagandha tablets or capsules at Indian stores.
It's ok to go to the doctor. I had to. God made the doctors. I had to get on medication.
The information you give is so vital in understanding my symptoms thank you. I wish you make a video for the rest of the family members so that they understand what I am going through and need their support and understanding. I am losing my relationship with my family because most of the time I am angry, sad, and have lost my zest for life and hate everyone. And they don't have a clue what's going on with me
Hi Sarala
I am so sorry to hear that you are finding it difficult with your family. I have just posted a vlog on creating a support group in the menopause so you may find this helpful and you could also show your family this one.
www.avogel.co.uk/health/menopause/videos/how-to-create-a-good-support-team-during-menopause/
No one understands menopausal symptoms in India Sarala.
It’s interesting you mentioned the, “ eye-twitching” I have had that also. I wasn’t sure what was going on. I have trouble sleeping and now can see it’s related to that. It’s a sign that the anxiety is creeping up .
Hi Trisha
If sleep is an issue you may find the Dormeasan helpful
www.avogel.co.uk/herbal-remedies/valerian-hops-dormeasan/
Best Wishes
Eileen
Yes, I woke up feeling anxious about the clouds coming and covering sun for weeks on end.
Hi,
I have very bad Anxiety disorders and on top of everything menopause symptoms worsen things, I have 24/7 heart palpitations abnormal breathing my body becomes very hot especially on my neck, fear of the unknown, Anxiety disorders has changed my entire life. It has robbed me my joy peace happiness and self confidence. I have been checked blood work every test were normal. Yet I feel sick everyday. I Just want to be NORMAL again 🙂
Hi Mary
I do hope the tips and advice here will be of benefit for you.
Best Wishes
Eileen
@@WeTalkMenopause Thanks 🙏
It's ok to see the doctor. I had to. Sometimes you need help.
Glad you said this me too I'm post meno though still think its a continuation from peri does Anixety ever gets better
omg i feel the same tryin natural things.
Employers simply don't understand the menapause ... even the NHS as an employer is so so poor in dealing with its staff and supporting their wellbeing!
I’m 4 years post menopause and still suffer with morning anxiety , not as often as before. Thank you 🙏 for all your tips ,will try .
Hope they help, do let me know how you get on!
Best Wishes
Eileen
I'm the same but Anixety is worst
I am 5 years post meno and still wake up with the morning anxiety too. It is intermittent but this last year has been mostly every morning. It goes away most days within an hour but what a unpleasant way to wake up. I didn’t have it when I went through my gut wrenching divorce a few years before meno, so I’m thinking it’s hormonal related.
@@karend4155 I'm 6 years into it.
I sleep through the morning and take a benzo 1 hour before getting up in mid-afternoon and go to sleep late. Makes my day shorter as I'm a night person 🌙
I experience what i call "flash freezes". It doesnt matter how many layers of clothes i put on and wrap up in a blanket and head scarf, i am ICE to the bone. 🥶 This comes on suddenly and lasts about a half hour to an hour. I havent heard of it listed as a common symptom as far as i know, so im a little worried its from something else. 😬
Hi everyone I,m tired 😓 of this I pray everyday to be NORMAL again oh my god please please I cry 😢 everyday I miss those happy days I had I don’t know 🤔 what to do with morning anxiety 😢😢😢😢
I sleep through the morning and then take a benzo before rising. I get up mid-afternoon and go to bed at 3am. Makes the day shorter !
I learned to just relax and ride the wave of anxiety don’t panic but let it pass and each time it became less severe! So sorry I know it’s terrible but good wishes to you
I have found diffusing certain essential oils, like lavender, Roman chamomile, clary sage and fennel to be very calming of my anxiety during this life change. I also have them in personal inhalers for on the go.
Super tip, thank you Sara! :)
I have been suffering with this bizarre anxiety for months NOw!!!!! it is horrible there is nothing in my life to cause this anxiety and I forget so easily and I am 51 please i hope it will stop everyday is a challenge not to be taken to the hospital
Do hope the tips and advice will be helpful for you.
Best Wishes
Eileen
You need benzos, if you go to a hospital that's what they will give you anyway.
This happened to me. Horrible anxiety upon waking at 0430am drenched in sweat. Ended up going on anti depressants which have slowly controlled it. It's a lot better than it was.
When i was going through night sweats I was going through anxiety at the same time. Because i was not sleeping with night sweats (2 nights) so I started to loath going to bed because there was no guarantee i was going to sleep. I did keep a note of when these were happening but these episodes just got closer and closer. Also it killed my appetite so eventually i didn't know when it was the last time i slept and passed out at the bus stop. I'm glad to say that's all over with now. With the help of Phenigan and Premensile tablets
HRT hasn't helped me at all. I'm weaning off it and going to try the natural appriach. Honestly, doctors just don't seem to fully understand. Thanks for this and all of your talks. I feel like you understand.
You're welcome Ann-marie!
Best Wishes
Eileen
I can vouch for what she's saying here about taking a comprehensive approach with managing the heightened anxiety that can come with menopause. Diet, exercise, breathing, water, all that. Personally, I also find regular meditation very helpful, and I took an online course on how to process your emotions which provided many valuable tools and techniques.
Great to hear that the mediation helps as well, it's good for so many things 😊
Best Wishes
Eileen
I wonder, will I ever be able to come back to normal life? it's impossible to function or have any balance. It feels like it will never end the anxiety, lack of sleep, headaches, exhausted, scared of the next day... how can you attract another person when you are afraid of yourself and moreover cannot do your daily work tasks...
Hi Rita
Most women do eventually come 'through' it and feel better, however, this can depend on general health, lifestyle and stress management.
If you feel that you're really struggling, it is important to get a general health check. Other health issues such as low iron, poor thyroid function, low vitamin D, low B12, diabetes or heart disease can often appear at this time and cause symptoms similar to menopause ones. Your doctor can test for these just to rule them out.
Best Wishes
Eileen
Rita, we are both in the same predicament. So glad I found this this channel, I felt like a basket case but now I am connecting the dots of my boatload of symptoms and I feel less alone. This too, shall pass.
I’ve never suffered from anxiety in my life but at 57 here I am suffering daily. Im post menopause and my hormones have not leveled out. The dr is only wanting to push an SSRI and not try to figure out how to balance my hormones. I’m active and walk 3 miles at least five days a week. I hate this feeling.
Hope my tips are helpful for you Marcy and that these symptoms ease soon for you
Best Wishes
Eileen
It's extremely hard Kim
Thank you so much for this video I had been having bad anxiety when I get up in the morning. I thought I was going crazy. It's settled some during the evening at night but I thought there was something wrong with me. Thank you so much for this video.
Glad the video helped! :) sending lots of love!
I never had anxiety until I was 47 and that’s how I discovered I was in perimenopause. Thankfully I’m on a hormone treatment protocol and I feel better.
Good to hear that you're feeling better!
Best Wishes
Eileen
I have endometriosis and got a hysterectomy within 3 laparoscopic surgeries. After my last surgery 3 days later a tree hit my house chopping it in half. We were all in there and none of us were hurt. A few months later once things started to settle and calm down after holiday I woke up in the evening from a nap in severe panic. I have severe trauma from my past, being gaslit but the medical field, and then the tree. Being put into medical menopause sure didn’t help me. I have a team of drs and put in the right kind of psych meds and HRT to help me. Therapy and EMDR including meds has helped
Me tremendously!! I’m not 100 but I’m way better! Not everyone shares me story, I can deal with the pain, I can’t deal with the panic/fight or flight mode that I was stuck in. It was as if my mind or whatever was torturing me. I hope no one has to go through that ever and I hope myself and others heal and can control our anxieties with simplicity 💜
Great to hear that you're much better now, hope this continues for you, Lauren!
Best Wishes
Eileen
I’m 56 and officially in late onset menopause - no sign in sight yet for this change of life for me. My friends are completely shocked to see my white hair and hear I’m still getting a cycle monthly. It’s because my body is still producing follicle stimulating hormones.
Yes Amy, there are a small number of women who have a late menopause, even up to very late 50s!
Best Wishes
Eileen
Thank you for all this information.
You are welcome!
I've been finding I get really hot then really cold I'm in Australia it's even worse plus I wake up with heart pulpations and anxiety it's horrendous
Hi Georgina
I have posted a video blog on anxiety in the morning and what you can do to help yourself so please do take a look.
Anxiety in the morning www.avogel.co.uk/health/menopause/videos/how-to-calm-menopause-anxiety/
Best Wishes
Eileen
I got this hot and cold and heart palps covid didn't help now I'm worst
I am the same - wake up from just a bit of sleep in a panic with heart pounding. Horrific.
@@sevenjc3277 Hi @SevenJC, I know your comment is from 9 months ago. I hope your symptoms have improved by now. If so can you please share with me...what did you do to stop from waking up with your heart racing and panic? I have been having that problem and I don't know what to do?
@ruby the craft girl Have you tried magnesium supplements,magnesium lotion, or oils? Also
b vitamins for the nervous system.
Super precious video! Thank you
Thank you very much, Shirin!
I suffer terrible anxiety with palpitations and migraines, the last migraine landed me in accident and emergency at hospital, I threw up and it sent my heart into spasm, they said it was arterial fibrillation, just hoping they were wrong and that it doesn’t happen again.
How are you doing? Have your migraines gotten better?
@@angelicaflores505 I wish they had, every few weeks I have severe anxiety for 2 to 3 weeks then a week of sleeping 3 or 4 hours a night triggering migraines then a couple of weeks it calms down then the cycle starts again, it's destroying, I have seen a menopause nurse today, I am trying Evorel patch and Utrogestan tablet to see how that goes, I'm using femseven patch at the moment they only go up to 50mcg, this is no good to me, I put 2 patches on which is off licence but I needed sleep so fingers crossed all goes well with the Evorel 🤦♀️
@@suzieg9076 I cannot believe how sleep is so disturbed during this time! I hope everything works out for you. I'm so sorry that you're going through this. My mom's friends said they stop after menopause
@angelica flores oh I cant wait, someone should write a book.... surviving the menopause!! It is soul destroying 😔
@@suzieg9076 it really is. I've heard that magnesium is really good to take at night to get a better sleep I also did some research and there's migraine patches. I'm praying that these work
My anxiety is bad and now my fsh test results show that my levels are raised. I find driving and sitting in traffic a real problem. Anxiety is massive. My heartbeats, I shake....its awful.
Praying for u sweetie. Try yoga and deep breathing and praying. That helped me a great deal.
@@princessdiana115
Many thanks for your reply. I pray and try to practice yoga. I'm just hoping it subsides... Eventually. X
sunny days I am the same way
@@bethdavidson2274
What do you do to cope?
I try and do breathing and I also take a beta blocker for my heart and I try and stay busy but it’s so hard and you hun
Another helpful WONDERFUL video!!! It’s so true!
Thank you Claire! :)
Best Wishes
Eileen
Thank you for sharing this blessings to you!!
You are welcome, Ethel
It's akin to death, honestly, especially if you've had mental health problems all your life, have suffered extreme bullying and trauma.
Also anyone else have cold chills as well? I am always freezing any more
Hi Beth
Although not as common as flushes some women do experience cold flushes and sweats. It is usually caused by the same mechanism as hot flushes so the sage should help with this as well.
Yes. Sometimes just my arm's.
Yes, I feel cold all the time, and as you 'freezing.' I get anxious and nervous. Boy, I did not realize how menopause makes me feel.
Mary me too honey I freeze constantly anymore it’s awful this anxiety as well
Praise the Lord ... am glad to hear i am NOT the only one who get sensitivity to the COLD. It is made especially worse by this new advice for covid to open windows 😑 which is my worse nightmare and totally unbearable. The government and health authorities never think of those with medicall conditions with sensitivity to the cold 🥶 🤔 what are we to do ???
Thank you so much for these videos. This one was especially helpful to me
Glad to be of help!
I have bad anxiety
Hi Rosy
I hope the tips in the video will be of help for you.
Best Wishes
Eileen
Me too although I'm post
I suffer from sleep anxiety and anxiety, o take magnesium and b vitamin s and h.r.t my periods are a problem I'm awaiting for mireena coil to b removed as its misplaced I'm taking oestagel and the Dr told me to take utragestran 100mg at night to help me sleep and fir bleeding .
Thank you, this video was very helpful❤
You're welcome Jane
Best Wishes
Eileen
I just bought the menopause support tablet you recommended, I wish I was aware of it a few years ago.
Hope they help, do let me know how you get on!
Best Wishes
Eileen
@@WeTalkMenopause Eileen, just I have a question. I appreciate your response. My last period was 6 months and one week ago and I am 55. It’s one week that I have sore and swollen breasts and painful. If I don’t get period what can the reason be to have PMS symptoms for a few weeks and sore and swollen breasts for one week up to now? If my estrogen is low what is the reason of PMS symptoms? I have touched, there’s nothing in the area. I see my family doctor at the end of this month and I am worried. I have had a lot of stress in recent month and it’s a long time that I take depression medication as my doctor prescribes and I have had a terrible premenopausal time since 5-6 years ago. Thank you so much! I appreciate your response because I believe that your information about menopause are so wonderful. Best Regards Shirin
@@WeTalkMenopause Just one other thing: I have also bone and joints and arm and finger and rib pain my upper left front and I feel inflammation also when it’s the same time with sore and swollen breasts it’s really difficult to handle. This is related to my previous message. Thank you
Has it helped what’s it called
@@Tina-ht9ff Thank you but it’s 3 months that I have completed my menopause. Thank comment was an old comment.
Hi..has anyone faced internal tremors?
Yes I have at nighttime
Yes me too I get them more at night as well
Yes I am facing it every day
Yes I do ...it's terrible I keep checking my pressure. not sure what to do.
Yes
Yes I have been in menopause for 6 years and I just now started with the morning anxiety and insomnia. It’s so awful!!
I thought i was doing pretty good for 6 years then all of a sudden this shows up.
Hope my tips are helpful for you, Mamoo
Best Wishes
Eileen
I’m in a dreadful state with the anxiety and panic mornings…starting a different hrt next week
Hi
Anxiety in the morning is really common! I've posted a vlog on this and what you can do to help yourself so please do take a look. Anxiety in the morning www.avogel.co.uk/health/menopause/videos/how-to-calm-menopause-anxiety/
Best Wishes
Eileen
Thank you
You're welcome cj
Thank you so much for your video. What kind of magnesium do you suggest taking? x
Hi Ajesais
Magnesium citrate is a good general one to start with
Best Wishes
Eileen
Hi..I'm 38 yrs old ..suffering axiety. .I'm young I don't know why my sometimes beating like palpitation. .they don't understand me..
Hi Karen
Hopefully, the tips I mentioned will be of help for you :)
Best Wishes
Eileen
perimenopause?
Thanks
ashwagandha saved my life an anxiety please recommend this to your watchers
Hi
I do often recommend Ashwagandha, it is a super herb for the menopause!
I have been thinking of starting to take ashwaganda...are there side effects?
Yes, ashawgand works for menopause and neuropathy. I have been taking for some time and have not experience any side effects
@@saralakhanter6733 Which brand Ashwagandha r u taking?
Did any of you have reoccurring anxiety after getting off the ashwagandha? I thought about trying it but I'm a bit nervous
You are so very correct, thankyou x
You are welcome Jill.
Best Wishes
Eileen
Hi, for how many days should I take magnesium supplements and b vit 50 complex supplements?
Is it ok to have fish oil supplements and ginseng tea together in the diet ?
Yes that is fine!
Can Any body Explain to men how AWFUL NIGHTS SWEATS ARE? I'm so tired of the people trying to tell ME ABOUT NIGHT SWEATS.
Prometrium (oral progesterone) helps immensely.
I’ve jus turned 51 an started to get hot flushes during the night an they keep waking me up an my anxiety is through the roof, waiting for my blood test results to confirm I am then start Hrt hopefully
Hi Lisa
Have you tried the sage for the night sweats; this is a natural remedy and usually works quite quickly. www.avogel.co.uk/herbal-remedies/sage-tablets-menoforce/
@@WeTalkMenopause do,the,nerves,disapear,after,menopause,?thank,u,love,you
Hi Helen, if your symptoms are being made worse by fluctuating hormones, then in many cases, this can calm post-menopause. This is of course individual, but I hope some of my advice puts you in good stead!
Best wishes
Eileen
Markus Rothkranz Nite time formula works great for menopause systems especially hot flashes! Staying hydrated helps anxiety. Hope this helps someone.
Thank you Tammy!
Does yoga and meditation help? I have anxiety issues
Hi Bhasmang
Yes, they can both be very beneficial, so worth practicing on a regular basis!
Best Wishes
Eileen
Don't forget magnesium binds to calcium, you mught need more. Read up first
Need more what mag or calcium ?
What took anxiety away from me and other symptoms was me drinking soy milk everyday
Great tip, thank you!
Wow
Am going through hell with my anxiety it's no joke
Hope my tips are helpful for you Rose
Best Wishes
Eileen
Hi, how much liquid intake is ok for a day ?
Hi
I usually recommend 1.5 litres of plain water and other drinks if you wish on top of that
Best Wishes
Eileen
@@WeTalkMenopause Thanks a ton :)
Ps thank you for everything
You're welcome Georgina!
Why is my oestrogen sky high instead of loosing it I been on for 9 years when will I have stop menopause
That's quite unusual! You may find seeking the advice of a Nutritional Therapist helpful, They may be able to find out why this is happening and offer a personalised treatment plan for you
Best Wishes
Eileen
I have the eyelid twitch too . Been to the ER twice this month before I understood I was having anxiety . This is BRUTAL . I've taken pretty good care of myself as far as diet and exercise but omg this is the worst state I've ever been in .
Hope my tips are helpful for you!
Best Wishes
Eileen
Thank god for Antidepressants and anti anxiety medications ! I will never get off them !
Dr won't give me Anixety meds
What kind of antidepressant are you taken for menopause/anxiety?
@@ThePcabin benzos 🙂
@@SUGAR_XYLER good luck getting off those
Did benzoyl and it was worse than the anxiety to come off of them when I took them several years ago. The only med I can take to help with anxiety is an as you need it. Antihistamine, believe it or not , it's also used for anxiety. It's called hydroxyzine. I also use clary sage, lavender, chamomile tea passion flower tea, magnesium
Eileen, you refer to "after the menopause". At what point is menopause considered finished?
Hi
This is a difficult question as it is different for every woman. However, for most women they find that symptoms start to ease off or stop around 2-5 years after periods have finally finished and this is what I class 'after the menopause'.
Best Wishes
Eileen
It's 7.4 years
Doc finally put me on Buspar, saved my life.....
Buspirone? Are you still on it? I'm taking it 10 mg 3 x a day. I just wonder if I will always need it. I'm 47
@@lovelocked5385 I don't mind taking it the rest of my life....It beats the alternative.....
@@MultiMorgan1 I hear you my friend. God be with us both ❤️
Can we use estrogen cream? I find it does help me
Hi Beth
Some women do find it helpful so using it is an individual choice
This is wanderfull for Long Time i Wonder whats going on with me.doctors prescribe medication and that it.no explenation do you think you only one.another women keep as Secret. Hopless we need to talk about it more .thank you A lot.i have to look for everything by myself. You are Great nad best.womens shoud help each other.this is nothing nad but part of hour Life New stage. 🤗
You're welcome, glad to be of help Jolanta.
Best Wishes
Eileen
@@WeTalkMenopause thank a lot for what you doing.
Magnesium can upset my ibs tho
Ho Stacie
Maybe try a gentle liquid one; if you're in the UK or Ireland you could try Salus Haus Liquid magnesium tonic :)
It seems hrt is really the only hope
Hi DC, you might find this video helpful to calm anxiety through the menopause ...www.avogel.co.uk/health/menopause/videos/how-to-calm-menopause-anxiety/
🙏
Hey?iam 46 & i want to be pregnant please advice
Hi Benadatte
Unfortunately, I am unable to give any advice on this, sorry; you would need to see your doctor who may refer you on to a fertility specialist.
You need therapy 🤦♀️
Adopt a kitten!
i get anxiety every morning. Terrible.
Hi N T
I have posted a vlog on anxiety in the morning so please do take a look
Anxiety in the morning www.avogel.co.uk/health/menopause/videos/how-to-calm-menopause-anxiety/
Best Wishes
Eileen