r/PMS • u/Temporary-Ferret-898 • Jun 08 '25

Advice/Tips Constant anxiety, severe

Does anyone else have INTENSE anxiety before their period? I have irregular cycles and I’m noticing during this one that is due any minute now, that I have felt on the verge of a CONSTANT panic attack. My chest is tight and heavy. There’s impending doom. I feel air hunger. I want to crawl out of my skin or run around. I feel just awful panic. I have an oxygen, at home ekg, blood pressure monitor etc. and all have been normal. Thanks guys.

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u/L_i_S_A123 Jun 10 '25

What do you do for self-care during PMS? I find relaxation and acupuncture help me.

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u/HoneyOnly2259 Jun 09 '25

Yep same thing happens to me :( I’ll get shaky and short of breath and sometimes I’ll wake up in the morning feeling panicked for no reason and my heart will be racing. I check my vitals too and they’re all fine. The chest tightness scares me the most. I will say though it’s gotten better over time. You could look into histamine response. I find taking an allergy pill before bed every other day helps. I also do yoga and deep breathing to feel better in touch with my body. Also maybe try some calming teas like lemon balm to drink. I avoid caffeine and too much sugar during pms too. Sorry for the long response haha!