I am going through exact same thing---and I don't know about you but the anxiety feels "different" cannot really explain---just very on edge a lot. I am taking "Estroven Mood and Stress". It is an over counter supplement...no meds in it but check with your doc first if you are on any antidepressents/anxiety meds. Estroven should be taken for a month to notice any change(directions state that) and I am only on day 15 of taking so I cannot give you feedback. I wish you the best and can totally relate!

My Anti-Depressant took all my peri menopause symptoms right away. I am regular and only go for 2 days. They just put my on Effexor and in one month I noticed a big difference right away. Ofcourse not saying it does that for everyone but for me I am totally back to normal and so pleased.

Same for me, anxiety disorder since my 20s but I could deal with it most of the time. Now about a year or so ago, after entering peri-menopause, it's awful. More episodes, worse symptoms. health anxiety has me nearly convinced I'm dying, Really a struggle. Recently started taking a low dose of Ativan and doing meditation along w exercise, helps some. Plus my therapist SWEARS the anxiety gets better once peri menopause is over

Part of the process is understanding exactly how we cycle our balance and anxiety medicine can provide the jump start to put it back "in order". Best wishes in finding the process that works. I had to go on anxiety medicine, take a lot more walks, drink a lot more water, keep a journal to help me settle the differences in the way I felt.

Mentalpause....sigh.... I had it all really bad both peri and menapause ..... I hope you don't mind my dropping in I just happened upon this post
Hormone therapy took care of the symptoms for me really quickly.... Best drug I've ever taken..... Big hugs....xo

Hello,
I literally was googling sites and came upon this one and as soon as I read your post I signed up because I am in the same boat had anxiety prior but perimenopause has caused it to kick in full force.....in a constant state of health anxiety (hyper aware of any changes in my body). I am thankful to have found this site and hope to hear back :)

Whatifgirl- great name! I'm always playing the dumb what if game in my head. Always super focused and worrying about the worst possubl scenarios. I just try to keep telling myself that it IS anxiety and that my hormones DO make it worse and it WILL get better

Thanks lijie218 for the compliment yes that is me jumping to the worst case scenario I go ten steps ahead of everything honestly it's exhausting!
Sometimes telling myself it will get better unfortunately doesn't always work

Hi dear, I started Effexor ER extended release about theee weeks ago , I'm feeling better than theee weeks ago, but my physician told me not to really expect to see results for 6 to 8 weeks. So I will keep you updated,?by the way I'm on 37.5 mg. God bless you sis in Jesus Name, Amen.

What a delight to login and find all these wonderful comments! Today was a good day. I got lots of house work done without any headache or panic Amen! I started Estroven 2/23/2017 so it hasn't had time to kick in yet. Hopefully we can all get through this 3 to 4 years together and share notes!

Just popped by to say i can relate, im not pre menopause but have been thrown into full menopause as iv,e had a hysterectomy. Im not able to do hormone replacement therapy. Am thinking pre menopause and menopause has effect on anxiety. Exercise, meds and hormone replacement should help, journalling, relaxation technique and time just for yourself. If your having hot flashes wearing cool loose clothing and keeping a hand fan close by should help. Good Luck.