Greetings. all. I have had my first experience of menopausal anxiety...funny as I always listened when women would describe this and I now realize I did not fully understand, I did not understand the concept that it does not necessarily have an external cause..it is a hormonal response. Of course I knew this intellectually, but it is different to know something in your mind, than to know it in your cells.

So, I am not generally an anxous person, energetic yes, anxious no. So I was surprised by a gradual wave of anxiety that came over me yesterday. I was simply lying in bed, talking to my partner preparing to go to sleep...one of my favorite activities. I felt an anxiety that had no origin that I could pin point. The few times I have experienced anxiety in my life, there was a direct cause ie an exam, a big move or other stressor. I suspect the stressor here is hormonal. So I did fall asleep easily and I did not continue to feel this the next day, but I have this feeling it will be back. My first herbal thought was to have Motherwort nearby, in case it does not pass so easily in the future. I also thought I would increase my intake of oatstraw to daily. So I am sharing this 1. just to share and 2. to see if there are others who have experienced this common occurance in menopause and to see if you have wisdom to share. And even if you have not experienced this and have something to add that would be great as well.
Blessings
Linda