Overwhelmed, flat, crying, anxiety

[Georgeismydog]

Feeling so overwhelmed, flat and listless. Can't stop crying. Anxiety and worry through the roof. Hate husband at the moment. Just feel like running away from it all

On HRT, keep going back to the Dr's. Had the dosage increased but symptoms are even worse than ever. Dr has put me on HRT tablets to try which I need to pick up from the chemist

Unbearable at the moment, started crying and had a panic attack the dog this morning. So embarrassing as strangers saw me. Just comes from nowhere

What are you on now, what else have you been on?

@Georgeismydog
It utterly sucks, and HRT is not always the saviour.
Here's a copy and paste of my experience which I've posted on several threads; I hope it's helpful for you:

don't discount anti-anxiety / anti-depressant meds. Although it was bloody wrong when women got fobbed off with them instead of HRT, they are a really useful weapon in the menopause armoury.

I was lucky enough to be prescribed HRT > 5 years ago but my anxiety, irrational rage, overthinking (borderline paranoia?), brain fog and other utterly shit symptoms had got worse in recent months and my mood was desperately low, despite the HRT. I did some reading and asked my GP for an SSRI. She agreed it was worth a punt and bunged me on Sertraline. All I can say it that it's been an absolute game changer and I wish I'd done it years ago. It did take 3 weeks to kick in but I feel like a different woman.

Hi @Georgeismydog how are you doing now? Do you work? Can you go off sick for a couple of days to try and gather yourself?

DustyLee123 currently on gel, switching to tablets

Falifornia already on SSRI

FlumpInSlump moods up and down still. Don't really want to take time off work as that is keeping me sane (to a point!)

it could be the progesterone, some are intolerant to it. I had terrible low mood on it.

It might be worth looking at the website of MIND or calling their helpline.
There's lots on their site about managing moods and MH. One thing they really suggest is exercise- a walk outside in a green space, every day .

Apart from HRT and ADs, are you trying other things - mindfulness, meditation, maybe CBT (you can access some of that online, free)?

And are you looking after yourself with your diet, exercise etc?

JinglingSpringbells run out of anti depressants. So no not looking after myself properly 😕

Also it doesn't have to be either / or. I'm on both.

Orangesandlemons77 I'm on both too

I was thinking more along the lines of self-care, not medication.

Do you get time to walk every day outside?

Are you eating well and doing all the 'right stuff' with your diet?

HRT is great for lots of women but it's not a silver bullet on its own. There's a lot you can do that doesn't involve meds.

Are you using apps like Headpsace? Or other mindfulness apps?

I'm curious why your GP thinks tablets might be better.
They tend to absorbed less well than gel or patches.

What HRT were you on? How much? Were you using Utrogestan?
What is your GP prescribing now instead?
Are you on cyclical/sequential or combined continuous?

If you can fill in the details, we ay be able to help more.

I have a dog so tick the box for walking outside.

GP switching me to tablets to see if any improvement

Not using any apps, have looked at headspace but not used it

Can you tell us what HRT you were on?

The usual reason for it not working is the type of progesterone.

I see you say you were on gel.
Were you using Utrogestan as well? And how much? Daily or 12 days a month?

It's important to know because sometimes GP make errors in prescribing and women end up taking too much (which lowers mood).

What type of tablets has your GP prescribed now?