PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!!!!! about anxiety disorder

United States
April 10, 2007 12:25pm CST
i think i have an anxiety disorder, and i need some help. a few days before i start my period, i get really bad anxiety. my dad is a smart guy, and he says that because of hormonal changes and my blood pressure going up, thats what sets off the anxiety. i started my period when i was 13, but didnt get this anxiety until i was 15. today is probably the worst ive ever had it. my hands are shaking, i feel sick to my stomach, and its getting worse. my dad told me to take a pain pill and maybe that will help, and hes scheduling an appointment at a gyno for me to see whats going on. my question is, if you have anxiety, how do you deal with it? what do you do to keep it under wraps? do you take any medicines? im open to anything!
1 response
@loved1 (5328)
• United States
10 Apr 07
First of all, I am sorry to hear you are going through that, but you are not alone. Many women get psychotic (lol) before that time of the month. It is a bit like when you are pregnant and you could fly into a rage over someone using the last of the ketchup. After crying for a few days you can't remember why it was such a big deal. I truly think chocolate therapy helps even though that sounds lame. I also try to make sure I get some exercise during that time because it helps with stress and blood pressure. Maybe your doctor could prescribe a low dosage anti-anxiety medicine(like xanex) that you could keep on hand for the really bad days. I find it hard to spend time in prayer when I am in a funk like that but if I play some praise and worship music it tends to help a lot. I hope you find something that works for you. In any case, don't give up! Let us know how you are doing.
• United States
10 Apr 07
thank you so much, that really helps me. i was talking to my dad, and he basically said the same thing. it makes me feel better to know im not going through this alone. i was kind of nervous i had a more serious issue because my mom has bipolar disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder, and i really dont want to have to depend on medications the rest of my life like she has to. its hard on her too, and i dont know if im emotionally stable enough to be as strong as she is. my dad said when i get a little older i should be okay, and if i do need medicine, well get it. thank you again!