@c411d, I am happy to hear that you have some other ways to deal with your GAD. It's a good thing to have multiple resources in order to put anxiety at bay. Congratulations on being involved with cognitive behavior therapy. CBT is a great way to re-think the triggers that can lead to anxiety and depression. Connect has a discussion group where members talk about their experiences with CBT. You might enjoy being part of this discussion, here is the link, https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/clinical-depression/?pg=2#comment-266711.

Menopause and peri-menopause are difficult times, but it sounds as if you are getting a handle on it, @c411d. I'm glad that you were able to get a reduction on your meds, I hope that this makes a difference for you.

I look forward to hearing from you again. Will you post again with an update?