Could your 'morning dread' be a sign of perimenopause? (patient.info)

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Publisher: Patient.info · Published: May 28, 2026 · Accessed: August 15, 2026

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• Perimenopause can bring a sudden wave of dread or anxiety that hits hardest first thing in the morning - an experience increasingly being called 'morning dread.'
• Cortisol levels usually fluctuate during the day, peaking in the morning to help you wake up - a very normal process - but when oestrogen and progesterone levels shift during perimenopause, the body can become more sensitive to the stress hormone cortisol.
• Morning dread during perimenopause is a recognized experience with practical management approaches.