Just tagging onto this thread, as I am in a similar situation, coming off evorel sequi patches after just 4 months.
I started HRT b/c at 53 I had terrible joint pain (despite exercising all the time
) and I was borderline suicidal (asked my husband for a divorce, was seeing a therapist, and previously had no issues with depression). The HRT was flipping brilliant at solving those, BUT like the original poster, I was feeling like I was hyped up and buzzing all around, my blood pressure also skyrocketed. My libido went from low to center of the earth depths as well.
I cut down to 1/2 a patch and that seemed to be working for while, BP back to normal and less manic feeling. But this past week I was back to feeling anxious and nervous and a bit moody, BP back up, GP says stop HRT, let's get BP under control and revisit. I think she is keen to help me get the right HRT, but if I can figure out a natural path (already tried, but ready to dive in again) then I will go that route for now.
Would love to hear if others have faced similar challenges and how they are coping.