Hi Strawbell.
I'm 4 years post meno, had no symptoms through peri or anything, however in february of this year my hormones fell off a cliff.
I started hrt in august and had absolutely crippling anxiety along with chronic insomia. The anxiety was such that I was afraid to go out on my own.
I started on patches and I am now on gel, and although I still have a long way to go, I can honestly say that my anxiety is much better. I've also found that eating little and often also helps to regulate things like blood sugars.
We're all with you strawbell, lots and lots of us suffer with anxiety so you're not alone. Take care xx