HRT, Wellbeing
Menopause anxiety can feel overwhelming. Learn why it happens and discover evidence-based strategies to regain calm and confidence.
When Menopause Anxiety Strikes — How to Feel More in Control
If you’ve suddenly developed anxiety in your 40s or 50s, it can feel frightening especially if you’ve never experienced it before. You are not imagining it. And you are not alone.
Menopause-related anxiety is one of the most common symptoms we treat and it is highly responsive to the right support.
Why Anxiety Appears in Midlife
Falling oestrogen affects:
Serotonin (your feel-good hormone)
GABA (your calming neurotransmitter)
Cortisol (your stress hormone)
This creates a perfect storm of racing thoughts, morning dread, overthinking and physical symptoms like chest tightness or shaky hands.
What You Can Do to Feel Better
1. Get morning daylight This resets your cortisol rhythm and supports calmness.
2. Stabilise your blood sugar Skipping meals or relying on caffeine worsens anxiety.
3. Practice slow breathing 6 breaths per minute reduces physical stress symptoms.
4. Consider HRT For many women, HRT dramatically improves hormonal anxiety.
If anxiety is affecting your daily life, we’re here to help. Book a consultation with a menopause specialist today.