Before bioidentical hormones, I would have horrendous hot flashes every 15 minutes causing my clothes to become soaking wet. I got very little sleep as I was throwing the covers off and on throughout the night. I became extremely anxious and was placed on anti-anxiety medication. I eventually quit my job because of the anxiety I was experiencing. Bioidentical hormones have given me back my life. Although I still have hot flashes, they are fewer and not as intense. My anxiety is gone and I am able to work again and live a "normal" life.