Women should be wary of menopausal depression.
Women are quite sensitive and prone to mood swings, especially women in menopause. They often experience various physical discomforts due to the pressures of work and family, as well as hormonal fluctuations. They also experience immense mental stress and are prone to depression.
Depression is often accompanied by fatigue that is not effectively relieved even after a period of rest. It can also cause a loss of interest in previously enjoyable activities, laziness, and even a reluctance to do housework or watch television. In more severe cases, it can lead to suicidal thoughts and desire to end one's life. These are all symptoms of depression. If these symptoms persist for more than two weeks, it is a strong indication that you have depression and should seek medical attention as soon as possible.
When seeking medical help, patients with depression rarely talk about their emotions and mental state. They usually only mention their insomnia, loss of appetite, constipation, diarrhea, and pain, which are easily masked.
Self-regulation can be a treatment method for mild depression, but sometimes it doesn't achieve the desired effect. In such cases, medication should be taken as prescribed by a doctor. Depression is different from other illnesses; it is a chronic disease. Like other chronic diseases, early treatment is crucial to prevent relapse. However, if a relapse occurs, lifelong medication may be necessary.
Women going through menopause should pay extra attention to their mental health. Mental health differs from physical health; negative mental health issues can easily lead to serious consequences. Therefore, if mental health problems arise, it's best to seek medical attention promptly. During a consultation, it's important to describe not only physical discomfort but also one's psychological state, thoughts, and emotions. Treatment should be followed in accordance with the doctor's advice and recommendations.
Depression is usually triggered by the following factors:
1. Personal physiological reasons: Women going through menopause experience significant physiological changes, which, if not properly managed, can easily lead to depression.
2. The influence of family factors: After menopause, women's libido decreases. If the husband does not understand this, it can cause a rift in the relationship, thus increasing the woman's psychological pressure. Long-term stress can easily lead to depression.
3. Work and life factors: Women in this period are easily troubled by starting work, which intensifies their sense of crisis.
4. Environmental factors: Leaving familiar life and going to an unfamiliar environment is also a factor that can easily trigger psychological issues in women.
