I'm having sleeping problems at the moment and also have anxiety. I'm on hrt patches and feel ok on them it just I'm having trouble getting to sleep and staying asleep. I'm constantly waking up feeling like I'm wearing a head band on my head. I feel like I'm lacking something. I don't know whether I'm lacking serotonin or is this menopause feelings.

Poor sleep is a common symptom in the menopause, falling hormones can disrupt our sleep patterns making it more difficult to fall and stay asleep.

You could try Dormeasan, this is traditionally used to help promote a good night's sleep and usually starts working quickly.

I would also suggest a magnesium supplement as well, at least 200mg and taken with your evening meal. Low oestrogen can also affect mood making us more emotional and stressed.

Eileen Durward