Perimenopause and emotional wobbles?

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I am 48 and in perimenopause. I am not taking any hrt at present but will consider it if symptoms worsen. I have days where I will suddenly come over very anxious and have a major emotional wobble. It is hard because it affects my ability to assess things. I don't want to overreact to situations or to judge things wrongly. I try to take some time out from any decisions that I have to make when it is a 'bad' days but it is almost like the feelings take over at times. I can't predict when it will happen which makes it harder. Can anyone relate and how do you manage it? Thanks.

I'm a bit younger than you but I'm sure I'm in peri. The anxiety is next level. It's horrendous. Still figuring out how to cope with it so no real advice, but solidarity and watching this thread with interest!

My anxiety and feelings of self worth (which weren't great to start with) fell off a cliff with peri. I went on HRT and it did help

I manage it with HRT. I started HRT at 41 because I had absolutely crushing anxiety. I'm 49 now, still on HRT and I feel fabulous. My anxiety was gone completely 48 hours after I started and it's never come back.

I was in tears the other day trying to sort out a visa application so I can totally relate. Seeing my GP next week so i'm hoping for HRT as i'm an emotional wreck.

Can anyone predict when the anxiety will hit more in the cycle or does it become more random in peri?

Was pretty much all the time with me, no identifiable cycle. Can also add rages to the joy as well!