Valerian helps, but it makes me sleepy. But then, so does beer.

Holy Basil helps me & bioidentical progesterone. My new PCP had done an extensive blood panel on me (detailed female hormone panel, TSH, thyroid, etc). My estrogen is high as well as having an autoimmune disorder effecting my thyroid. They put me on a bioidentical progesterone which really helps (high estrogen = anxiety/panicky feeling) calm things down.

Hello everyone. I am a new here. I also tried all the natural stuff, St. John's Wort, Ambrien and felt much worse. I had a horrible time managing anxiety. Unfortunately had some help from a pill pushing doctor. I was out on anti anxiety drugs for 4 months and gained 30 lbs and quit taking them. I am not sure what was worse, how I felt when I started them or the horrible time stopping them. Be very careful if you are prescribed these drugs. I am now taking HRT and doing better. I must say I will take the periods instead. How long does this last? Wow sorry for all of the complaining just want to feel like me again.

Exercise, B-complex vitamin, staying active, keeping my mind focused on positive things, reading the Bible and prayer.
Adequate rest and good nutrition help too.

pms smoothie from the channel 4 programme, not sure what it's called but has doctor in the title


2 table spoons oats

1/2 banana

300ml soy milk

handful blueberries

handful strawberries

dash of cinamon


i've been having this daily recently and feel not too bad, also taking b6 50mg and exercising. i am on hrt,

Hey, I feel for you. I never had anxiety until I went perimenopausal. I thought I was losing my mind. Staying busy helps me, also working up a good sweat seems to squash it. Prayer, sweat, repeat! good luck, you are not alone. Hugs!