Symptoms and treatment of menopausal depression

As for female menopause, it usually occurs between the ages of 45 and 55. Patients will experience more prominent depression, anxiety, mental anxiety and other comprehensive symptoms, and are also likely to suffer from depression. So, what are the main manifestations and treatments of menopausal depression in women?

The main symptoms of menopausal depression in women

Some patients initially manifest themselves with depression, which may be manifested in a short period of time as a decrease in various mental and hobbies, and they are extremely indifferent and uninterested in all emotions. Patients often feel guilty and unconfident. When the negative thoughts become more and more serious, they will feel that the future is dark. The heavy and negative mental state always makes them feel that they have committed a crime, that they have no professional ability, and that they are a parasite of society. Over time, they will want to punish themselves and commit some behaviors that harm themselves.

In addition, there will be some physical symptoms. After causing menopausal depression in women, the patient will look particularly old and aged, and have dull eyes, reduced gastrointestinal digestion function, loss of appetite, dizziness and nausea. Over time, their physical fitness will decline and their libido will decrease. Female patients will often suffer from amenorrhea, insomnia, etc. They will be listless, dizzy and depressed during the day. Such polarization causes mental problems, manifested by the inability to automatically control the mood. In the most serious cases, they may also experience anxiety and fear, and then have suicidal behavior.

Treatment for menopausal depression in women

1. Psychotherapy

After a woman suffers from menopausal depression, she must adjust her mental state, fully understand the characteristics of depression, and understand that depression can be completely cured. This can effectively alleviate the patient's fear and anxiety, so that women can properly understand this disease and actively and proactively cooperate with the doctor's examination and treatment.

2. Solve harmonious family and interpersonal relationships

After female friends suffer from menopausal depression, their mood will easily become very irritable, and often cause many conflicts with their family members. At this time, everyone has to accommodate each other and must not get angry over trivial matters. Family members should pay more attention to women, so as to maintain family harmony and effectively treat women's menopausal depression.

3. Live a colorful daily life

Generally speaking, most women in menopause have already retired. Staying at home for a long time can easily cause great ideological pressure on themselves and also cause a lot of psychological pressure. If you arrange your daily life well after retirement and develop more hobbies in your spare time, it will not only make your life more interesting, but also effectively treat menopausal depression in women.