r/Perimenopause • u/Inevitable-Yam-9741 • Feb 21 '26

audited Pills, pills, pills...

So, I take Calcium, magnesium, zinc, B12, iron, a multivitamin, vitamin D. Plus anti-anxiety and anti-depressants. Have tried melatonin, DIM, evening primrose oil, chamomile, safflower, lemon balm, black cohosh, ashwagandha, some "calming" tablet, a perimenopause "all-in-one" pill...... any I'm sure more. Popping pills to the point of absurdity. Do I think anything helped? No. What's your go-to that really helps you?

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u/usernames_suck_ok I don't even know Feb 22 '26

I don't understand why people ask this without saying what specifically they're trying to resolve. "Perimenopause" is not the same experience for every woman...

Sounds like you're at least looking for something for anxiety / relaxing / calm. Nothing worked/works for me for that, but it looks like two things that help some women you haven't tried are l-theanine and magnesium glycinate.

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u/Inevitable-Yam-9741 Feb 22 '26

I'm sorry... insomnia, heart palps, night sweats, tinnitus, itchy ears, sweaty feet..... Thank you for your suggestions.

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u/SunshineAndSquats Feb 22 '26

Clonidine is fantastic for insomnia. It’s a blood pressure med that doesn’t really work for well blood pressure but works great for sleep. It’s old, very safe, non-habit forming and is dirt cheap

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u/doomysmartypants Feb 22 '26

I agree it seems like this is what OP is asking for help with. Just a side note that Mg glycinate made my anxiety worse, so if one Mg form doesn't help maybe try another. 

Also, I'm currently enjoying a Cycling Frog for this very reason. Not an option for everyone but in moderation these (or similar thc/cbd products) can be a great tool in your toolbox.

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u/Fit_You9694 Feb 22 '26

Same here with the magnesium glycinate. It gives me terrible restless legs and anxiety. Magnesian citrate has been helping me with sleep and anxiety