I know that I have posted many times about my difficulties with PMS anxiety. But, I really need your help because my PMS is preventing me from keeping appointments. Or let alone going outside and enjoying the wonderful sunny weather!

When I have PMS anxiety my whole body feels anxious. I cannot think straight. I quickly cancel appointments that I have planned for the day and become a hermit. After becoming more mobile and not just laying on the couch beating myself up psychologically for not being able to keep appointments...etc I feel capable of keeping appointments...etc.

I never know exactly when my PMS is going to strike so I don't know how or when to prepare my brain for it.

The last two months my period has started on the 14th of the month and lasted about 6 days. So, I am assuming that my PMS would start about 10-14 days prior to my period starting...or at least that is the way it feels to me.

How do I get myself over this hurdle of anxiety that prevents me psychologically from being motivated to keep my appointments and following through with getting myself together (eating, showering, dressing, putting on make up, doing my hair, getting out the front door, taking care of my dog......etc)?

I do take anti-anxiety medication but find I have to increase the dosage (safely and not against doctor's orders) when I have PMS anxiety.

I have had all my female hormones checked out and they are normal.

Any help you could provide would be greatly appreciated!