Anxiety and PMS

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Anxiety and PMS
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Fri, 02-16-2007 - 6:59pm

I have felt like I've had low level anxiety all day. No panic attacks or anything but I've been kind of uneasy and nervous. About half way through the day I realized that it's almost TOM, so that's probably causing a lot of it. Not to mention the floors at work were literally *vibrating* for about 2 hours this morning. I'm on the 11th floor of an office building. Turns out there was a lot of ice and snow on the roof and it affected the fans, etc, hence the vibrating. I'm sure you all can imagine how something weird like that can set you off... LOL

So I haven't taken Klonopin for a week or so, but I'm debating whether to take it tonight or just suffer. Isn't that dumb? I feel like I should be able to handle this on my own - I've been feeling pretty good for a while. Then another part of me is saying "You have something to make you feel better, just take it dummy!"

This is such a drag sometimes! I feel like I'm a hostage to my hormones. It's worse than being a teenager.




Edited 2/16/2007 7:13 pm ET by peoplearenuts
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Sat, 02-17-2007 - 12:46am

Taking a klonopin when you've been anxious all day, is not a sign of failure. I have toughed it out before taking something to relax me. Later, I realized that being a martyr was sort of silly. That's what the med is prescribed for.


I hope by now that you've made a decision & you're having a good sleep. Be kind to yourself over these hormone fluctuations. Have a good weekend. (((hugs))) jan

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Sat, 02-17-2007 - 2:51pm
I feel your pain. The week before my period is always rough. Filled with moodiness, depression and anxiety. Then I get my period and figure out why. lol. I usually end up crying with the frustration the day before I actually get it. :X
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Sat, 02-17-2007 - 5:09pm
I know what you mean, I am getting to where I dread that TOM!!! My anxiety and dizziness get real bad and I have one day of pure exhaustion!! I am like you, I hate taking the meds to help me sleep at night. I put it off and put it off until I feel I absolutely can't take it anymore, then I take one, usually in the middle of the night. Just think of it this way, you have gone a whole week without it!! I am thrilled if I make it ONE night without it so to me, you are doing FABULOUS!!! LOL! There are definately times when I will take one without waiting, and that is if I have something important to do the next day and I feel like I need a good night's rest. If you are tired and not functioning well and work and on TOP of that have your period, I would take it, even if its just ONE time, to help get you back on track. Don't feel like a failure or like you are giving in, you are doing what is best for your body and your work and your family by making sure you don't run yourself into the ground!! You will feel so much better after a good night's rest.
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Sat, 02-17-2007 - 6:07pm

My TOM is sneaking up on me and my anxiety has been bubbling under the surface. Isn't it weird how we should *know* it's coming and seem to forget?? Take the klonopin if it helps, if I had something I sure would ;) I am living med free and question the sanity of it at times.

Lisa

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Sat, 02-17-2007 - 7:53pm

Thanks you guys. It really helps to know someone else understands. I ended up taking half a Klonopin. It worked. I told dh I was debating taking it or not. I asked him if he thought I should take it and he said, "Only if you want to sleep." LOL

I'm glad I didn't take a whole one though - it really does make me groggy the next day. And of course when I got up this morning it was TOM. At least I only get one *really* bad day of PMS. I felt like a bloated cow all week though. Ugh.

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Sun, 02-18-2007 - 8:53am

A bloated cow...LOL That was me this week but do you think I read the signs?? I really need to start keeping track of this demon ;) I expect it any day now.

Hugs,
Lisa

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Sun, 02-18-2007 - 12:31pm

I vote for taking the klonopin whenever it is needed ;)

Sheri Ann

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Sun, 02-18-2007 - 2:05pm

I know EXACTLY how you feel...my anxiety goes through the roof when I have my period...sometimes I think I should just tell my obgyn just to take everything out and if i want kids I will adopt lol...but that is how i get on mine i have low level anxiety for a week, but its really bad in the morning...and I would probably go nutso if I didn't have my Xanax...so if you think you need the meds once in awhile...take them!! Honestly, I hate taking mine too because I am totally not a drug person and my system tends to be really sensitive to meds, but I look at it this way...it helps me so I can function, and I shouldn't feel ashamed to take them because I am trying to help myself, but there is always that part of me that screams okay you are a freak everyone else around you can handle this stuff, but hey its not about them its about you and what you need to do to make yourself feel better...so if you need it during tom, def take it...I know how I feel when I have mine and I hate it, but i want to hug my Xanax at that point lol..so dont feel bad, and I hope you feel better soon!! My tom is going to start next weekend so I know i will be posting someting up there then!! lol arent we lucky to be females? haha big hugs and keep me posted!!

Krista