(Peri)menopause and anxiety--any correlation?

Hormonal changes associated with your period and peri-menopause definitely have an effect on panic/anxiety.  I always have a difference in the intensity of my anxiety around that time of month and am also around 40, so am beginning to see the effects of perimenopause.  And you are right, it can start way before you actually hit menopause.  I found a great site with tons of information on perimenopause/menopause.  There's even a huge message board with alot of different topics,  where you can post and the women are amazingly supportive.  The site is www.power-surge.com.  Hope this helps.

My doctor (naturalpath) is convinced, as am I, that my anxiety is all about hormonal ups and downs associated with menopause.  I do believe there is a huge correlation and since exploring that issue it has changed my life for the better.  A vitamin D deficiency can also create high anxiety.  For me it was both.  I am building my vitamin D (see a doctor because you need mega doses to rebuild a deficiency and you can take too much) and it has allowed me to use half the amount of meds to support the other issues.