The Perimenopause Panic Attacks No-One Warns You About And How Stress Can Trigger Them

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In this episode we meet Alix. She describes her experiences with some severe perimenopause symptoms, including several panic attacks that made her think she was having a heart attack. Looking back, Alix believes her perimenopause symptoms started in her late 40s, but she didn’t put all the pieces together to understand what was happening to her until she was nearing the end of this life stage.
She recounts insomnia, hot flashes, and regular bouts of a pounding heart but she just thought they were a result of her busy life as a mother, a daughter, and a professional.
She wants there to be more discussion around menopause, and more community so that other women don’t have to go through the fear of not knowing why she was having these panic attacks. Now that she is in menopause, not having had a period for 12 months, she feels liberated. She describes how she is now more centred and grounded than ever before.
Perimenopause Panic Attacks and Anxiety
Worried? Restless? Have feelings of dread? These are some of the classic symptoms of anxiety and they are often interlinked with hormonal changes, hot flashes and Insomnia. The menopausal transition can be accompanied by a number of emotional changes, including hormonal anxiety symptoms. Read on to learn more about the causes of anxiety and how to manage it: www.herstasis.com/menopause-a...
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Struggling with Menopause or Perimenipause Symptoms?
If you are a person aged 35 - 55 experiencing sudden hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, rage, depression, insomnia, anxiety, vaginal dryness, memory loss or any of the 35+ known symptoms of the menopause transition, you are in the right place.
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@russellmania4542 7 месяцев назад

Same. I had many calls to 911 because I swore time and time again that I was having a heart attack or Afib. Menopause is debilitating

@herstasishealth 7 месяцев назад

I'm sorry to hear that you've been experiencing health issues that feel like a heart attack. It can be really frightening. Have you spoken to a doctor about this? We hope you're able to get the medical attention you need.

@russellmania4542 5 месяцев назад

@@herstasishealth yes, I've had full workup stress echos, endocrinology, etc. All comes back as I'm healthy as can be. I was just prescribed bioidentical hormones progesterone and estradiol. My dr ordered me a genetic test to see if I have cancer Gene's. If it comes back I do not, I'm starting my HRT. I will have results back in March. Been feeling better. Getting used to this change and new menopause symptoms. Sucks but better than it was in Nov and December.

@SicilysCloset Год назад

Gosh I dealt with this as soon as I turned 40. Really scary panic attacks. Now I’m 46 and I feel so much more in control of these changes, but they definitely led me into this state of mind where I felt like I had zero control there for awhile. Thank you for sharing your experiences with us.

@herstasishealth Год назад

Perimenopause can be really daunting, especially when you're suddenly hit with panic attacks. Just when you thought everything was settling down in your 40s, things spiral out of control! Glad to hear you feel more in control after 6 years. Thank you for sharing your experience and supporting us by watching our videos - much appreciated ❤️ Please keep watching our videos, share your experiences and help spread the word to friends who could benefit from hearing about it.

@nataliemcgowan881 Год назад

Me too not a days peace from turning 40. I still struggle but I learnt some coping strategies and I listen to Claire Weekes a lot to try take the panic outta panic. My memory was always great it's crap now. Sometimes feel suicidial thoughts before my menstrual cycle starts. It's horrific. 😢

@herstasishealth Год назад

@@nataliemcgowan881 As you're experiencing a range of unpleasant symptoms, learning about perimenopause and menopause by listening to podcasts and watching informative videos is great start. However, it's important to seek professional medical care that's tailored to your specific needs. Remember, every woman is unique, so there is no one-size-fits-all solution. Make your health a priority and schedule a visit with your doctor today.

@louisegriffiths8415 14 дней назад

How long did you have the anxiety and panic for overall? For me I've had severe anxiety for a out a year now x

@SicilysCloset 14 дней назад

@@louisegriffiths8415 I had the panic attacks for a good 2-3 years continuously until I started learning how to manage them on my own. I started taking cbd, then I used cold ice packs on my chest and neck to shock my system back to a neutral state. I still get them every now and again but I’m able to ground myself before spiraling. Currently it’s more the generalized anxiety than the panic attacks. It’s a vicious cycle and just hoping I’m out of this soon🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

@salmacaribbean7362 3 месяца назад

I'm glad they are talking about this, I'm usually calm, yet as I approached my 45's I went 2 times to the ER thinking I was having a heart attack only TKG to be a panic attack...I've been managing with therapy and was prescribed meds, but only take them when feeling anxious. My best therapy for now is being kind to myself, taking things slow, and attending my therapy sessions.. listening to music & do- nothing time is now fun, started to let the guilt of doing nothing go...

@katherineprice96 9 месяцев назад

Thank you for sharing! So helpful to hear other’s experiences.

@herstasishealth 9 месяцев назад

Thank you for your feedback! We're thrilled to hear that our videos are helpful. By exchanging experiences about perimenopause and menopause, we can all learn and support each other.

@MissS87 3 месяца назад

I'm 38, and I'm pretty sure I'm in perimenopause. Last year, I woke up one day. Something was off. I woke up anxious with diarrhea, and this unexplainable impending doom. I was afraid of driving, never had that problem before. I started having bladder issues. All this came out of nowhere. Then, I developed severe fatigue, insomnia, and nausea. Also, I cry almost everyday. All of these symptoms have gotten worse. I have panic attacks frequently, and they destroy me. My doctor keeps telling me that I'm too young to be in perimenopause. I exercise every day, have a low carb diet, take vitamin D. I'm terrified of how much worse this could get.

@CCGamingVids 3 месяца назад

I’m also 38 and having the exact same symptoms as you, came out of nowhere. It’s been going on for almost a year and it has at times been debilitating 😢 I’m looking into hormone replacement therapy, but most doctors have told me I’m “too young”

@MissS87 3 месяца назад

@CCGamingVids I think I need to look into HRT too. I don't know how much more I can take. I have never in my life thought that it was possible to feel this ill. I don't know who I am anymore. I work from home and have no kids. I can't even begin to imagine how much harder it is for women who have to go to work every day and raise their kids. I'm here if you ever need to vent🙂

@herstasishealth 3 месяца назад

Perimenopause can start as early as 35, so there is a good chance you are both "in it" and the science tells us you are both definitely not "too young". The good news is if you catch this early with your healthcare provider you don't need to suffer. Yes to looking into HRT, and yes to looking into an SSRI, and yes do it right away. Hugs to both from Herstasis, and arm yourself with evidence-based information at www.herstasis.com.