Will progesterone help panic attacks?

by Sandy
(California)

I started suffering from panic attacks 8 years ago when I was 8 months pregnant with my 2nd daughter. It just keeps getting worse.

I have been on antidepressants but I keep going off because I don't want that junk in my body. I went to a biohormone Dr and did all the test with saliva and blood. She told me I am not making any progestrone and prescribed some cream. Will this help and get me over the panic attacks? I haven't been able to drive far since that initial attack and now that my kids are older it really gets in the way. I want to drive again! Do you think that progesterone will help with this? Thanks.

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Will progesterone help panic attacks?

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Dec 10, 2009
 PANIC ATTACKS
by: Kathryn

I had the same thing happen to me 23 years ago right after delivery of my daughter. I didn't know what was happening as I never had them before. I don't have them so much anymore but I do still have anxiety. I guess it is from hormones changing (I don't know).

I am thinking about taking progesterone just to see if it will help with the anxiety. I know exactly how you feel, you just want your life back.
Here is my e-mail if you have any questions or comments, ubu2011@charter.net. I am always looking for help and like to hear that I am not alone and like to know what other people have tried.
Dec 11, 2009
 Hi Kathryn
by: sandy

Hi Kathryn, I am waiting till day 14 to start my progesterone. I will let you know if it helps. I have gone through the comments and feel pretty hopeful. Cross your fingers this might be the answer for both of us. Sandy
Jan 02, 2010
 Will progesterone help panic attacks?
by: Wray

Hi Sandy and Kathryn. You might like to read our web page on anxiety, it explains why panic attacks occur and what to do about them. Progesterone is very effective for them, it's also essential to avoid sugar and foods which contain or convert to sugar. Sandy, your progesterone level was dropping too low whilst pregnant. And Kathryn, progesterone drops very sharply after birth, and can cause severe depression plus anxiety/panic attacks.
Jan 10, 2010
 Have your thyroid checked!?
by: Gone through it too!

Sandy and Kathryn, I'm not sure how long ago this was written, but I just came across it. I have experienced similar - 13 years ago after the birth of my first child, I experienced anxiety (or panic) attacks. To make a long story short, I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism, and have been on medication (Armour + Levoxyl) for it now for 13 years. I do feel better. After a lot of research on hormones, thyroid disease and the like, I think I've found a Dr. who knows how to treat me. I also take a progesterone bio-identical hormone. In short, there is hope. There were times I thought I was going crazy. This is very common. I'm not saying this is what you have - everyone is different. Just make sure you go to someone who is knowledgable in these areas to properly diagnose you, versus covering symptoms up with an anti-depressant (there are times for those too in certain cases). Don't give up - there is hope - have your blood-work (lab) done so you can be properly diagnosed! Good luck!
Mar 21, 2010
 Progesterone cream works
by: Susan M

I am a 52 year old woman who had never had any panic attacks until I hit menopause. Like you, I am afraid to drive. I wanted my life back, so I went to a lot of doctors. They basically treated me like I was crazy and it was just "stress." I know that was part of it, but I also knew there was more. They would come when I was really calm and not worried about a thing.

On my own I did some research. A lot of research. I found that panic attacks can be from low progesterone from menopause. I bought some Emerita cream over the counter. They sell it at amazon.com, too. The second day I felt much better and could sleep all night. It was amazing. I think progesterone is calming, too. I hope this helps. It's worth a try.
Mar 22, 2010
 Progesterone cream works
by: Wray

Hi Susan. Our progesterone starts dropping at about age 35 but oestrogen doesn't drop, so the ratio between the two is too great. It's this unbalanced ratio which affects us. Supplementing with progesterone as you've done would help, as it does help stabilise blood sugar, plus it's very calming as it activates the GABA receptor sites. GABA is one of our most calming neurotransmitters. Please remember stress drops progesterone levels sharply, so when stressed use more cream. Take care, Wray
Apr 08, 2010
 Progesterone Works
by: J.M,

Progesterone works really well. I went through the same thing, I had a panic attack and anxlety. I started the shots and it has helped. I also had my thyroid checked and even though my levels were fine it was discovered I had nodules and an enlarged thyroid. So if you check your thyroid, do not just stop with blood work. Have a scan performed

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