Am I in Peri?

Perimenopause vs Anxiety: Are You Being Misdiagnosed?

Woman in her late 30s with a contemplative expression — perimenopause vs anxiety

Quick answer: Perimenopause and anxiety share nearly identical symptoms, but they have different mechanisms, different triggers, and different treatments. The key difference: perimenopause anxiety is hormonally driven, often follows your menstrual cycle, and typically arrives alongside sleep disruption and period…