I have recently been having feelings of dread when going to sleep, is this normal?

Heightened fear/dread is quite common in the menopause and often caused by falling hormones and also a stressed nervous system.

Our Passiflora Complex tablets contain magnesium which can help to support your nervous system, as well as soothing herbs including Valerian, Passiflora and Lemon Balm.

To help support your sleep more directly, Dormeasan containing a combination of Valerian and Hops can help to promote calm in the lead up to bedtime. Then, if the symptoms persist, acupuncture can often be really good for this too, so also worth looking into.

However, if you feel that the symptoms are getting worse it is important to go and see your doctor about it.

Eileen Durward