Hi Everyone,
I’m new to the forum so be gentle!
I wanted to ask what people’s experiences of anxiety and peri menopause are? There’s a lot of threads re anxiety so I’m guessing it’s a problem for a lot of people.
I’m 46 and may be peri-menopausal. Symptoms Ive had are hot flashes, aching fingers, hands, wrists, itchy skin, my periods are still regular but so so heavy (my periods have always been quite light up until about 5 years ago). But I’ve also been struggling with terrible anxiety.
I am trying to understand the connection between hormones and anxiety. During my life I’ve had 3 periods of significant anxiety; puberty, post-partum and now. Is this coincidence?
I tried speaking to an advanced practitioner a few months ago but she didn’t think there was any connection. Infact she told me there was no connection between menopause and anxiety!
I’ll be making an appt with the doctor tomorrow as the anxiety is almost unbearable and I’m already on medication for it. She may suggest HRT but she may not. From reading some of the threads hrt has worsened anxiety for some people so I’d be nervous about doing it!
I’m a bit confused, so if anyone else has had a similar experience I could use any advice you may have!
Thank you!