I've been having anxiety, depression and sleep problems (the sleep thing is totally new to me), since I miscarried this summer. My meds which were working great before didn't seem to make a dent in the problem. I was so out of it I was like a walking space cadet and tearful all the time to boot. Anyway, I decided to try Extra Strength Estroven to see if I could get the hormone thing back to normal -- immediately I felt better and got tons done and night sweats stopped. But I was buzzing way too high -- I felt very very hyper -- after a few days it wasn't just hyper I was clenching my teeth night and day, getting thoughts locked in an exhausting loop, being irritable, and having palpitations -- that one worried me the most, but I wasn't depressed anymore.

I ended up cutting back on my meds (stimulents) and was able to relax and sleep again, the obsessive cycle of thoughts stopped, and so did the palpitations. I think maybe I've figured out the right dose now -- I'm going to go in and talk to my general practioneer and see if I can get him to adjust my dosage when I need to refill -- I don't think he'll mind, since I want to adjust down instead of up.

Just wondering if anyone else has had this experience with Estroven or any similar product. I think I'm in a better place now, but it was sure a bumpy and unexpected ride.

Scattered

I only know one person who took estroven, and she didn't take meds for adhd. My observations were that outwardly, the estroven didn't seem to make much difference for her. However, that doesn't mean internally she didn't find them helpful.

I'm sorry to read of your miscarriage. Big hugs, I had no idea. I'll ask around and see if I can locate any further information for you regarding this, okay? When I have it, I'll post it in this thread.

Take care,
Cynde

Thanks Cyndie -- any information is appreciated.:)

The Estroven helped but it also put me over the top, way over the top. Kind of strange -- doesn't seem to take much to knock ADHD's off their precarious balance does it? It'd just be nice to feel nice and normal and not have my head in a fog or emotions on a rollercoaster.

Scattered