What I have noticed about these symptoms is that they tend to mimick symptoms to a lot of other conditions so that is why we become alarmed when we are going through all of these changes. I too was running back and forth to the doctor only to find out that there was nothing wrong with me.
As nerve wracking as all of this is, we just have to accept that this is what the change does. It will mimick a lot of other symptoms so we end up driving ourselves mad (not to mention our loved ones) with worrying and going to the doctor (not that you shouldn't go to the doctor) but I find that sometimes I can become obessesed with worrying about how I am feeling. I had to realize that no I am not having a heart attack, no I am not having a stroke, no I do not have some crazy illness, etc., but that this is all due to hormonal shifts. We will get through this.
Yup I agree! Stress and negative thinking is not good for your health so things get worse. Our bodies are changing so it's hard to go with the flow dear! They say yoga is good for the body and the mind.
Yes, I have heard the same.
Your reply is so timely....I just started listening to Claire Weekes's "Pass Through Panic" last night, and actually cried when I heard what she was saying about sensitization, bewilderment, and fear...it was as though she was describing exactly how I've been feeling. But here's where I get stuck....I understand the concept of acceptance with respect to the symptoms, but I'm not very successful with putting that theory into practice....this morning, for instance, I woke up feeling pretty good, but by the time I arrived at the office, my heart felt as though it was racing, I felt dizzy/lightheaded, and my body felt shaky....I tried "accepting" that it was all anxiety, but that didn't help....could it be that I'm not truly accepting the sensations, and therein lies the key? I'll confess that when the physical sensations started and then (seemed to) intesify, I began to worry that maybe "this time" it was something "real"....it's funny how my subconcious took me there and from that point on, I was a lost cause! Not sure where I'm going with this ramble, just wondering if anyone has any practical advice for dealing with the physical symptoms...the smart part of my brain understands that it's anxiety and/or hormones (it's kind of a chicken and egg thing, near as I can tell), but the animal part of my brain spins into full-on panic.....
I think you are right. My latest worry is fibromyalgia but I don't think it is that. I think the Dr doesn't know what else to call it really. Xx
Oh I understand completely what you are saying. I am not always strong and assured either when I am having these symptoms. I can be strong when they are mild but when it's a doozy then that is a different story. Like for instance, today I have been having built up pressure under my left breast (such a nuisance) and cramping when I try to eat and been belching off and on. The first thing, I started panicking because I have a relative in the hospital right now because of a bowel obstruction, so I start thinking,Oh God is this a bowel obstruction. It's natural for our minds to take us there. I don't know why yet even though we have had theses symptoms over and over and never had anything serious be the result yet we panick when they happen. It's a viscious cycle.
Hi
yes it has to happen and we have to accept it and we have to carry on,
but... We can support each other cant we, and be kinder on ourselves and try learn to enjoy life and be postive
Jay xx
Hi weary
do you go to work fueled, Ie: with some breakfast in you..
i find if i am hungry its much much worse..
i make myself eat little and often, never been one for breakfast, not a big appetite, but i make myself eat wholemeal brown bread toast and then i feel okay, i never want it but i know if i dont i will get the shaky wobbles, then another little snack every 3 hours, normally healthy, ie, Melon, Fruits, small tuna salad, even a bowl of cereal and milk ..
eat little and often, Jay xx
hi Mooma
say it as it is..
' He doesnt know his arse from his elbow..
😃
jay xx
Haha. Yesterday he said, if women over age of 45 come in with any problem we always think hormones, I can sort you out some HRT.
hello wearykitty, i was like you, I always have claire weekes book with me at work but i find i have now gone at least 6 months without touching it. It took me ages to accept my symptons and ignore them, what i kept saying to myself was.. you know you've felt this before and you know it will pass so just just get on with what your doing. Obviously this doesnt always work and i can felt dreadfull all day but my symptoms have definately eased with practice. I notice my hands are not as shaky as they was and my heads not as spinney as it used to be when i arrive at work. but dont get me wrong i still get dizzy/lightheaded moments daily but not as intense and they dont last as long so for me it was just practice. You must move your focus on something else as soon as you feel a symptom. I used to think about how i was feeling 24/7 and knew i had to change this or I'd just get worse. Believe me i know how hard it is as i've been there and have a fear of it coming back but please try wearykitty to focus on other things and keep listening to claire. One tip i have found good for me, when i'm traffic i sort of get a little feeling of panic so i look at the car reg in front of me and pick a letter and think of all the names that begin with it, i also do this in shops or work. I hope you get some relief soon I know its our brain and hormones dictating everything. now thats my Wednesday ramble. take care weary you can do it x
Mooma
oh my.... I could sort him out with something... Rough end if my tongue..
see what i mean, its anti depressants or HRT.. And be on your way ..
not saying either are wrong, all personal choice, but they don't explain that anxiety in peri is most likely hormonal not depression ... It passes, and HRT will pump your natural peri up with hormones it naturally wants to reduce ... Then you ladies can have peri again when we take you off it when your aged 60... Plus...
crazy... Only half the info as ever... I despair ..
i off to see a gyno on monday evening ... Not been before ... Want the lot checking, its very thorough...
i was thinking other day, I use to have ovarian cysts and endometriosis and it all sorted itself etc had the laser surgery etc etc..
but... Was thinking ... How do i know if all okay in there now... Then the peri dread thoughts got me, see they still come ... So i thought oh i am making an appointment i want the lot checking,,,
then i will know, and if all good, can forget it for a while until next year 😉
imget alot of back pain due to back problem and tilted uterus so thought i would get checked ...
Jay xx
Please can you tell me the name of the book. Sounds interesting.x
Sorry just saw post above. If only I had a brain! 😉
Well at least it will put your mind at rest. Another thing to tick off the list eh? Good luck with that xx
To JJ and moona,
As my mom says: He doesn't know his ass from a hole in the ground, whether it's punch board, countersunk or pegged out by the magpies! It's memorized as I seem to use it often lol
Can I just say how glad I am to have found this forum. I'm so glad I'm not alone with my irrational fears. Dealing with them is a different matter but at least I know I'm not alone xxx