Menopause Depression
Menopause time is considered as the depression period in
woman's life cycle. Women are affected by depression more than
men in their mid life. As the level of estrogen reduces, women
may get some physical changes that may upset her more and as a
result she may feel depressed.
Menopause depression may have several symptoms and it may
last for even two weeks. She may not have pleasure in any
activities. She may have sleeping disturbances and change in
appetite. She may feel guilty or even try to commit suicide.
These are not her fault. As the hormone level is changing, she
is experiencing some emotional symptoms. Menopause depression
is infact dangerous and requires treatment as well as care and
affection from the family members.
Sudden mood change is a symptom of depression and should b
treated in the initial stage itself. Untreated depression an
also affect physical health including heart attack. A report
shows that women are facing broken bone problem due to their
depressed mind.
Some physical changes including hair loss, unwanted hair
growth in face and sudden weight in waist and thighs may upset
the women more that causes depression. Regular exercises,
healthy diet etc can reduce the problem. Moreover an
understanding life partner can minimize the painful menopause
more.
Women in middle age have more responsibilities. She must
care her children as well as elderly relatives. This may cause
depression. She will need the support of her life partner.
Experts advised that women must ask help of her life partner in
doing some house hold works. If there is no communication
problem then the chance of depression is low.
Mid age is the period when life will undergo some changes.
Marital problems, children leaving house for study or after
marriage and some occupational problems can lead to stress and
in turn depression will happen. So women must know how to
manage stress. They should avoid the stressors. Trying to be
too perfect and doing too much of work may cause stress. So you
must avoid them and must know to eliminate unnecessary
tasks.
If you have sleeping problems, then depression will become
worse. Plan your regular sleeping time. Taking warm bath and
warm milk can promote sound sleep. Herbal medicines are also
available for sedation.
Healthy diet is essential in reducing depression. Even if
you feel weak to do more work, then you will have depression.
Healthy diet can make you energetic. You should spend more time
with others. This will help reducing depression. You can also
spend time on your favorite things. Listening to good music,
watching good movies or some hobbies that are liked by you will
help to reduce depression. Walking will also help to reduce
menopause depression.
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