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I'm sorry this hasn't gone the way you had hoped, however it can take up to 3 months to stabilise on hormone therapy and you have only been on the 100mg patch for a few days.

Unless you feel the HRT is worsening things for you, I would be inclined to persevere for a while longer to give yourself chance to acclimate and stabilise.

This doesn't mean you can't pursue psychological intervention alongside.

Given the physical stresses that you have been through, some form of talking therapy if you can afford it is probably way preferable to introducing psychiatric drugs into the mix as well, which don't help nearly as many people as we would like to think they do, have some really toxic side effects and can be difficult to come off.

Until he had wisdom teeth removed DH had never been admitted to Hospital  .  Strange places, noise all the while 

Me - OK thus far tnx. 

In 1988 I began ADs to ease depression and anxiety.  In the early 1990s my GP prescribed valium/diazapam - initially 10mg 3 times a day then 5mg twice a day followed by 5mg as necessary.  Any smaller dose is a placebo unless withdrawing. 

I stopped valium and was OK for a while, then the GP put me onto 'propranolol;.  80mg 3 times a day for 3 weeks followed by 40mg twice a day for 2 weeks then 20mg for several years; taken at night to ease early morning surges.  I was getting background headaches on waking so when we went into lockdown I stopped as I didn't know whether it was the BB or Covid  .  Lockdown was the best year I have ever had: Boris told us to stay at home so we did ;-)

I now have escitalopram 10mg at night, 5mg at breakfast as well as a go-2 med when anxiety floors me.  Although many believe that valium can be addictive, taken under supervision as well as taking it 'as necessary' works for many.  For me it's about getting the anxiety out of the way!

Sorry, I meant 5mg betablocker?

Great. Thanks for that advice penguin.

So I could try like 5mg?

Diazepam? I'd say 2mg and then you can take a second dose if needed. If you get 5mg then I'd cut it in half and try 2.5mg as you should aim for the lowest dose possible that gives you relief. Get a pill cutter from amazon for about a fiver.

No clkd just torrential rain and blowing a hoolie.

Let us know how Mr Songbird gets on x

Oh, love that getting-old - good for you  ...
Some people have absolutely no clue 
Me? Arms a tad achy today after winter vaccines - ibuprofen and coffee for me (ooh, and cake of course!) 

Thanks dear ladies
Just back from hospital. I feel relieved that he's now in the right place. Horrible seeing someone in so much pain!
He's sitting "prepped" with his stylish gown and compression stockings on  . He wasn't up for a selfie let me tell you! Assuming no emergencies come in, he'll get done today 🤞. He was a bit quiet. Has never had an op so think he's a bit concerned 😟
Hope you're enjoying your time in the RV, Jaypo 

  I took propranolol in the evening to ease early morning anxiety surges.

discogirl if u take 10mg at night you'll be OK.     I found that good effects lasted at least 3 days by which time the causation had gone.   Also knowing that it worked helped a lot.

Hi clkd

Apart from propranolol what medication did you take for your anxiety x

Use every night and if your GP refuses then ask for a referral to a dedicated menopause clinic.  Without regular treatment this condition may become worse which then takes longer to settle symptoms.

Why would your GP. not prescribe?  Is there a Nurse Practitioner to speak with?  The details in the leaflet are out of date.