Hi Bam, I just wanted to jump in and say you're not alone! My anxiety started up yesterday. I have been tracking my moods and yesterday I finally had the bright idea to actually take a look at what it was telling me. Definitely hormonal cycle involved. Very sad to finally see that the last three arguments (and ensuing breakup) with g/f were exactly on the same cycle day when the mood dips and the anxiety sets in! It's like clockwork, every month. Yesterday I noticed that by the time I was done with my 3rd cup of coffee, the anx had set in. Then it got worse throughout the day in spite of doing all the "right" things. Then I ate chocolate. I'm thinking it made things worse. My plan to counter-attack: for today, in addition to all the other stuff I"m doing to take care of me, I'm going to stay away from anything that has caffeine type stimulants, will drink relaxing herbal teas, and will eat/drink more calcium rich foods and supplements as well. I did find some relief last night by attending an online meeting (unfortunately the good effect was blown to heck by a neighborhood disturbance at midnight!) A friend also mentioned the phase of the moon is having an effect... crazy but seems to be true for me! Yet another thing to track! And of course, now I probably need to face (ex) g/f about this stuff. Hope you are doing better.