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Can stress delay periods?
My body has been in fight or flight mode continuously for the past 3 weeks (constant palpitations that never stop). If I think about my heart palpitations, I get a panic attack that doesn't end even for hours till I somehow manage to fall asleep. It feels like a heart attack. Mentally I'm not anxious but my body feels so uncomfortable. I don't know why this is happening but it's causing me extreme stress. I just wanted to know if stress can cause a delay in periods?
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Needs some more history about onset and progression.Palpitations and racing heart can be physical manifestations of severe anxiety. It is very important to evaluate medical causes. Some tests are required. If everything comes well you need to treat the condition after consulting psychiatrist.
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Dr. Rucha Joshi
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Yes stress can cause delay in periods. Also you are showing symptoms of anxiety. Please consult psychiatrist and take medication for your symptoms.
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Dear you,
Yes stress can delay period. But incase you are worried about unwanted pregnancy. Get yourself tested.
And if that is not the case.
To break the cycle of fight and flight mode.
Step1- morning sunlight and tea. Everyday for minimum 10days. Your vagel nerve will get better. It detacts temperature change and brings your body in present moment.
Step 2- cold water bath before bed. Do it. Your body needs to come back in present.
And don't wait for this phase to magically disappear.
Just do the above 2 steps first.
Then figure out what caused this.
Calm the water before you want to see the surface.
You will be fine. Don't worry.
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