Why Am I So Anxious In Menopause? Causes & Treatments Revealed By Dr Naomi Potter

Why does menopause make so many women feel anxious and overwhelmed?🤝 Get your own personalised menopause support from Dr Naomi Potter and her team: https://www.menopausecare.co.uk/what-to-expect-ihihIn this week’s solo episode, Dr Naomi Potter breaks down the science behind menopause-related anxiety – and what you can do to feel calm and in control again.From understanding why hormonal shifts can trigger anxiety, to recognising when something else might be going on, Naomi offers clear, compassionate, practical guidance. She also explains the treatments and lifestyle tools that genuinely help. If you can relate to this topic of anxiety in menopause, we hope this episode helps you to feel more grounded, supported, and you again.💬 Topics include:• Why anxiety is so common in perimenopause and menopause• How to tell if your anxiety is hormonal or something else• The surprising ways menopausal anxiety can show up• Evidence-based treatments that actually work• What you can start doing today to ease anxietyFollow Dr Naomi Potter:Naomi’s Instagram: @dr_naomipotterNaomi’s TikTok: @dr_naomipotter00:00 – Why anxiety is so common in perimenopause00:33 – How menopause anxiety shows up physically and emotionally01:19 – Night-time anxiety and waking panic explained01:38 – Palpitations in menopause: when to worry02:13 – Situational anxiety: driving, public speaking and daily triggers02:36 – Why menopause anxiety fluctuates with no clear pattern02:56 – Can menopause anxiety be treated?03:23 – Hormonal causes of anxiety: oestrogen, progesterone and the brain03:54 – The “perfect storm” of midlife stress and hormonal change04:20 – Does past anxiety predict menopause anxiety?04:42 – Sudden anxiety in your 40s and why it’s often hormonal05:07 – Lifestyle triggers that worsen menopause anxiety05:26 – Hidden sources of caffeine that fuel anxiety05:58 – How alcohol increases menopause anxiety06:21 – How exercise helps reduce anxiety symptoms06:46 – Diet changes that support menopause anxiety07:16 – Non-medical anxiety treatments: CBT, hypnotherapy and more07:41 – Medical treatment options: HRT and non-hormonal therapies08:04 – Beta blockers for managing menopause anxiety08:31 – Antidepressants for menopause anxiety: who they help08:53 – Herbal supplements for anxiety: magnesium, vitamin D, ashwagandha09:23 – How progesterone in HRT affects anxiety10:06 – Understanding your response to oestrogen and progesterone10:29 – First steps to take if you have menopause anxiety10:59 – Listener question: does testosterone affect anxiety?11:59 – Will HRT help with anxiety in menopause?12:46 – Nutrition and the gut–brain axis in menopause anxiety13:18 – Final advice for women with menopause anxiety13:45 – Where to find more support from Dr Naomi PotterIf you liked this episode, you might also enjoy our conversation about nutritional advice in menopause with Dr Megan Rossi: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3zhZ4EoIkSbhQHPOAT5GCR?si=yZ_6UFLVRPm3y0G42F6DHQ#menopause #anxiety #perimenopause