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[Dandelion]

I felt like this with low oestrogen.
I'm one of those women who improves gradually at each dose increase.
I first felt bad depression in perimenopause, I didn't know I was in peri, went on AD's no good.
I had my HRT reduced three times, as my Drs and me believed reducing oestrogen would stop the bleeding I was getting.
I didn't know at the time low oestrogen can cause bleeds.
I got worse, hit full blown menopause, did not know that menopause was why I felt so depressed and regressed. I was on HRT, right?
I was on the wrong dose totally, and I am a bad absorber, which is why it's gradual improvements at each step of treatment for me, till I reach the right dose.
Best of luck with your specialist on Wednesday.

[CLKD]

Do U feel better overall Dandelion?

[Snowball]

I can fully identify with this post, as this was also me 12 months ago. I am on HRT it does help with some symptoms, but not anxiety, and I also fell into bad depression. I was afraid driving the car, and also to leave the house, so I completely identify with you. I never dreamt this could happen to me, and I have no history before menopause of anxiety or depression.
This time last year I went on Trintellix 15mg, an antidepressant, plus 25mg Seroquel, a mood stabiliser. I have totally turned the corner, and I have my life back. I do still get anxious in unfamiliar situations, I meditate and do deep breathing, but it is totally manageable.
I don't post often, but this post struck such a chord with me, as this was exactly the situation I was in last year.

[Minusminnie]

Are you able to say how you obtained the Seroquel as i feel it may help the original poster.

[Snowball]

I am under the care of a menopause specialist consultant who prescribed trintellix and seroquel. I take the seroquel at night, it is a very low dose, and it helps enormously with sleep, and anxiety the next day.
I have suffered so so much with perimenopause, and if I could be of help to 1 other woman who may be struggling similarly I would be delighted. For 3 years I kept declining as hormone levels fell, still thinking I could sort it, and yes, I got so bad I could barely leave the house.
My only regret now is that I didn't go on the Trintellix and Seroquel when things were getting bad. Total lifesaver! I have my life back, no side effects at all, except tiredness in the morning a bit, but I was always like that before.

[Minusminnie]

Thank you as I'm pretty sure that a GP would not prescribe Seroquel and that it has to come from a consultant.
Sounds like you have found a good menopause specialist consultant