Hello again . I’m getting to be a regular on here , unfortunately ☹️ . I’m currently finishing another period . They tend to be about three and a half weeks apart and pretty heavy . I am 50 years old. I have had issues in the past with anxiety and depression following the death of my mum . I have been feeling a lot better , but the doctor advised me to come off my 10mgs of citalopram ( an anti depressant ) . Whilst I’ve had my period this week I’ve felt very anxious and fed up , almost teary . My stomach has felt unsettled and almost in a knot . I’ve also had a migraine headache . Am I going to back to my old ways ? That’s what really worries me . Any thoughts ? X
Hi Jane
your situation is the same as mine, I too am 50 years old I have had terrible health anxiety which was made worse through perimenopause. I have just stopped taking Prozac which I was on for just under 2 years I decided that I had became to 'uncaring' about everything having Prozac desensitized me too much, so I am testing the water as they say too see how I cope. My periods were erratic and heavy, they still are erratic but having had a Mirena coil fitted means they are just light spotting. Mindfullness to me was all 'airy fairy' I was a total non believer, now I use it everyday, breathing hypnotherapy, watching what I eat and 18 months on it really helps. Yes I get bad hip and lower back pain, joint pain and light periods which last for 2 weeks but I keep myself calm and tell myself I can cope. Try it, it can work if you want it too.