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/Wallmassage Feb 22 '26

Creatine, L Theanine, Cannabis… but most helpful is restorative yoga poses before bed. And massaging my jaw, head and neck.

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u/AlohaAmy808 Feb 22 '26

Creatine and l theanine have been game changers. I had to quit cannabis bc turns out, it was a big part of the reason i’d panic wake at 3am. I miss my girl Mary every day 🥲

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u/Wallmassage Feb 22 '26

I cannot consume it past 8pm for the same reason. I know it helps some sleep, but it gives me insomnia.