For anxiety, the best thing for you to know is that there are a lot of different meds and you may have to try a few before you find one that works best for you. That is the worst part and I know it sounds horrible, but it is the truth. Are you seeing a doctor for this?

There are other methods of dealing with anxiety, if you want to try them to avoid meds. There are different relaxation techniques. search the web for other methods, try webmd.com. you might be able to find something that works for you. I can tell you its a process finding the right med for you. The docs will probably need to adjust the dose or even change the med before finding the right one for you, so you will find that you have some bad side effects before they get it right. Thats a normal thing almost everyone has to deal with when starting meds.

Congratulations on losing 45 pounds! That is something to be very proud of. You certainly have what it takes to deal with this anxiety problem. If the anxiety is worse at that time of the month it could certainly be hormonal. Drinking milk and taking non-prescription motrin can help. Another over the counter medication that can ease the anxiety is premsyn pms maximum strength. It really works! If your anxiety persists there are many new drugs that relieve anxiety without the annoying side effects.

Its hormones mine get worse when its time for my period too because of all the emotions.

U just need to tell yourself that whenever your anxiety starts up.

Symptoms of PMS including anxiety are increased if you consume alcohol and caffeine. Anxiety also worsens if you do not get enough sleep. The good thing about taking an anti-anxiety (that works for you) is that it will help you sleep which will in turn decrease your anxiety. Bananas are supposed to help anxiety as well! :)

Because of the nature of your symptoms it is important that you make sure you're seeing a doctor regularly. Though it is likely that your symptoms are directly related to your anxiety, better safe than sorry! Once the physical symptoms have been looked at, you get to decide (with your mental health care professional) which treatment methods are right for you! There are so many options available to you and though this can be very overwhelming, always remember that these resources are here for YOU, and YOU get to make the final decision! There are plenty of medications available to help you deal with these monthly symptoms. consider talking to your doctor about them if your're interested in going down that path. I personally struggled with severe anxiety before seeking help, and the medication I was prescribed changed my life drastically. Another option is seeing a therapist regularly. I would suggest a Humanistic counselor. Humanistic therapy is a very good option for people who either don't have experience in therapy, or are uncomfortable with the idea of seeing a therapist. A humanistic counselor will encourage you, listen to you, and help you through these times. Humanistic therapist focus more on YOU than on the problem you're having, and in that regard it is a very refreshing, very uplifting experience! Congratulations on losing 45 LB's! Remember to eat healthy, and I hope you find a good solution to this problem! Best of luck!

-Marie

I am so glad this was brought up! Ok meds rake certain paths, many of the psychotropics take the path through the liver. There are some of (me included) that have a liver that is enzyme challenged. So though a lot if people ( including me) thought I was allergic, it was just my inability to break down meds. As a result, I got all the bad side effects and none if the good. I have two sets of enzymes that actually don't work causing me to have 2 long pages of medications I cannot take. Luckily (oddly) I had cancer and was tested for these enzymes for my ongoing treatment. It was then discovered. I encourage anyone who needs psychotropics or oain meds to get tested for the CYP liver enzymes to make sure you can take certain meds.

Taking medications is a never ending loop in the anxiety game. I suggest you get a copy of a great book that I recommend to anyone with anxiety called Hope and Help for your Nerves by Dr. Clare Weeks. This book is simply a miracle for anyone who has suffered as you have. I had terrible panic attacks many years ago before they even knew what they were about and was put on heart medications. I read this book, applied the techniques it explained and was cured. I occasionally get minor issues, but I simply refer back to the book and solve them. Medication works for a while, but when you go off it, your symptoms can return and even intensify because you have not learned how to short circuit the adrenalin loop that has been created in your body.

You can use some homeopathic products in the interim while coming off medication and learning the techniques in the book. I recommend Rescue Remedy from the Bachs Flower Essences company and also Calms Forte by the Hylands company. Both are all natural, non-habit forming and have no side effects.

Best of luck--you will conquor this if you read the book and apply its gentle and simple wisdom. I did and so have the literally hundreds of people I have recommended it to, and all without medication!

There are also a number of medical causes for anxiety and your doctor can check for these. Some of these causes would include sex hormone imbalances, thyroid disorders, blood glucose imbalances and a common heart murmur called "Mitral Valve Prolapse". While psychotropic drugs like antidepressants and anti-anxiety medications can be effective, if there is an underlying medical condition contributing-to or directly causing your anxiety symptoms, diagnosing and treating it can go further than any other treatment in resolving it. If other causes are ruled-out, you might ask for a trial of a different type of medication since you had a non-beneficial response to the first one. SSRI antidepressants for example do not benefit everyone who is give a trial of them and some are switched to other types, such as non-adictive anti-anxiety meds, one called "Busperone" being in that category.

Anxiety is a natural thing, and comes to almost all people.

It is just that some people have more anxiety than others. Anxiety is a mind contorlled thing. If you are always expecting something to happen, then you always will be anxious. I suggest you practice meditation. It is the art to control your mind activities.

In India, it is practiced a lot and people have the stable mind because of it.

It will surely help you too.

Try out medition . It calms your mind down and works pretty well for anxiety.

Anxiety is more an more becoming common for people who are tied up on a busy life style and tends to eat less healthy and improper diets. Medicines can not be always beneficial for such cases because you need to alter some of your fundamental mistakes on daily basis.
Try out to get more on natural remedies than to medicines and drugs.
Herbal tea will surely be helpful in such cases. Aromatherapy is another natural cure because it includes natural and aromatic oils that boosts physical and mental wellness.

Medication is not a bad things, IF you are prescribed what is best for you. Exercise can greatly help anxiety. Deep breathing works really well also. Start with exercising every day, and see if you continue to feel better. If not, I would try talking to a medical professional again, and tell he/she what didn't work for you!

You "need" to see someone, or at least talk to someone qualified to help you. Anxiety is an immensely pervasive problem, that very unlikely will solve itself. If you let it persist without treatment one of two things will happen.

1. It will get better on its own.
2. It will very quickly become more unmanageable than it already is.

Unfortunately number two is far more likely than the former. I could give you anecdotal evidence that you can overcome most of the issues with anxiety on your own, but it is very unlikely and would be terrible advice under your circumstances. The best thing you could do is see a therapist (insurance or not), and discuss your options at the very least. If you do that, you will very likely find out the cause of your anxiety, or at the very least understand the solutions and caveats involved with treatment.

Good luck; talk to someone in person about it that is qualified please. Just don't put it off, whatever you do.

My advice is to keep doing the things that are working and continue trying different 'things' to help with the things that are 'off' or don't feel right. There are so many medications on the market it pays to try a few before giving up on them entirely. Anxiety and depression don't effect everyone the same way and medication is the same way. The exercise seems to be a positive so definitely keep that up. Consider talking about your anxiety with your therapist and/or doctor and see if you can get some relief - you deserve it. Best of luck.

Try amoryn.com or add-care.com. Those are two herbal alternatives that may work

It sounds like you may be suffering from derealization disorder which is actually an anxiety related disorder. Though there are many medications out there for anxiety, many of them do have minor to severe side effects. I would first reccomend you consult a mental health profesional and explain all of your symptoms. You may be reffered for further testing in which case there may an underlying medical issue that you are unaware of.

Though it is likely that your symptoms are directly related to your anxiety, better safe than sorry! Once the physical symptoms have been looked at, you get to decide (with your mental health care professional) which treatment methods are right for you! There are so many options available to you and though this can be very overwhelming, always remember that these resources are here for YOU, and YOU get to make the final decision! There are plenty of medications available to help you deal with these monthly symptoms. consider talking to your doctor about them if your're interested in going down that path. I personally struggled with severe anxiety before seeking help, and the medication I was prescribed changed my life drastically. Another option is seeing a therapist regularly. I would suggest a Humanistic counselor. Humanistic therapy is a very good option for people who either don't have experience in therapy, or are uncomfortable with the idea of seeing a therapist