HRT - A first try

My psych treating me for major depression (not my benzo prescriber) suggested I get my hormones checked and consider HRT.  I did and confirmed I'm post meno.

I was put on a .1 estrogen patch and 200mg micronized Progesterone pill.

I woke up this morning with heart palps, worse anxiety, tinnitus, dry mouth - basically everything I've come to know as benzo withdrawal. 

For now I removed the patch and won't take the progesterone again.  I would like to know if HRT could be beneficial and its the benzo getting in the way?  And who is the utmost authority in the medical world on managing hormones AND benzos?  I know I feel burned about being in this situation (benzo w/d) and yet I would like to find a Dr. that can still help with all of this!

If anyone has any information or have tried HRT and had anything similar happen or have any advice I'd really appreciate hearing about it. 

Hi

I’m sorry no one has responded to your post. I’m in a similar predicament. I did post on here about HRT and there was a strong response about avoiding HRT during withdrawal. I don’t think it’s that simple. Perhaps have a discussion with your specialist about your side effects from progesterone. I’ve been experiencing terrible “depression” with insomnia recently and plan to trial HRT again. I’m suffering and I believe it’s not just withdrawals from Valium. I hope this makes sense. My brain is pretty scrambled currently. Take care