Is anxiety and panic attacks common during perimenopause

I have been told by my GYN that I am in perimenopause which explains a lot of my symptoms. I have been having horrible anxiety and panic attacks lately and I was just wondering if this was common during perimenopause. I am not on HRT and wanted to just let nature take its course but these new symptoms have become almost debilitating. Any advice or suggestions if this is common during this. Thank you so much!

[Sanjivani Wanjari, MD]

Hi,
Some amount of emotional irritability and anxiety can be there as part of peri-menopause. But if the symptoms are more distressing and affecting your normal life, then you should seek counselling for the same. Consult your Doctor.
Hope this helps.