MENOPAUSAL DEPRESSION: NATURAL SUPPORT
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1 What is menopausal depression?
Depression is a common mental illness that is extremely stressful for those affected. They feel deeply sad all the time or have lost touch with their feelings. They often feel that life is meaningless and cannot imagine ever being happy again.
There are many different types of depression. These include age-related depression, winter depression, unipolar or bipolar depression, which occurs in phases, and high-functioning depression in people who tend to be perfectionists. Postpartum depression and menopausal depression are mental illnesses that affect women in phases of severe hormonal change.
There are many different types of depression. These include age-related depression, winter depression, unipolar or bipolar depression, which occurs in phases, and high-functioning depression in people who tend to be perfectionists. Postpartum depression and menopausal depression are mental illnesses that affect women in phases of severe hormonal change.
2. symptoms of menopausal depression
How does menopausal depression manifest itself? Menopausal depression has similar symptoms to other forms of depression. These include:
- Permanent depression and sadness
- Anxiety and severe mood swings
-Constant tirednessand exhaustion
- Irritability
- Lack of drive
- Difficulty concentrating
- Severe self-doubt
- Social withdrawal
- Pain and digestive problems
- Loss of libido
- In severe cases, longing for death or suicidal thoughts
The physical and psychological symptoms of menopausal depression can vary greatly in severity and differ from woman to woman. Nevertheless, they are an enormous burden, especially as they are often accompanied by other symptoms of themenopauseare accompanied - such assleep problemshot flushes and vaginal dryness.
3. causes of depression during the menopause
It is often difficult to assess whether menopausal depression is a depressive mood disorder or a genuine depression that requires treatment. Before the menopause, in the so-called perimenopausal phase, a woman's hormone balance changes, similar to puberty or pregnancy. If oestrogen levels fall, this can cause depressive moods such as sadness, tiredness and irritability.
This is often referred to as menopausal depression. At the same time, however, the menopause is also a phase of life in which women are particularly at risk of developing genuine depression. This is triggered by a disruption of the neurotransmitters in the brain. The hormone therapy often used during the menopause is ineffective in the case of genuine depression.
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This is often referred to as menopausal depression. At the same time, however, the menopause is also a phase of life in which women are particularly at risk of developing genuine depression. This is triggered by a disruption of the neurotransmitters in the brain. The hormone therapy often used during the menopause is ineffective in the case of genuine depression.
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4. natural help: tips against menopausal depression
Medical and psychotherapeutic help should always be sought in the event of serious depression. Hormone therapy to treat menopausal depression should be carefully considered, as it can also have undesirable side effects - menstruation may start again and you may experience breast tenderness. Therapy may also increase the risk of breast cancer1. In addition, depression often returns after hormone therapy2.
Gentle support and prevention of menopausal depression are also possible with natural measures. These include:
Healthy lifestyle: lifestyle plays an increasingly important role in health over the age of 40. Drinking less alcohol and coffee and giving up smoking help you to stay fit and active. Incidentally, this also applies to men!
A healthy diet: Make sure you eat a balanced and wholesome diet and manage your weight well. Omega-3 fatty acids in particular are said to have a positive effect on menopausal symptoms.
Plenty of exercise and fresh air: Physical activity and fresh air boost the happiness messenger serotonin. Go for a daily walk, hike or jog.
Social environment and hobbies: Even if you don't feel like it, keep up your hobbies and social contacts! Try something new, because studies have shown that lifelong learning makes youhappy3.
Natural plant substances: Natural supplements such as MENO Balance are hormone-free and support well-being during the menopause.
Vital substances: As we get older, our bodies need a different composition of vitamins and minerals. Special multivitamin complexes such as MULTI 50+ are ideal for people over 50.
St. John's wort: As a gentle support for the nervous system and the psyche, many people swear by the power of St. John's wort.
Gentle support and prevention of menopausal depression are also possible with natural measures. These include:
Healthy lifestyle: lifestyle plays an increasingly important role in health over the age of 40. Drinking less alcohol and coffee and giving up smoking help you to stay fit and active. Incidentally, this also applies to men!
A healthy diet: Make sure you eat a balanced and wholesome diet and manage your weight well. Omega-3 fatty acids in particular are said to have a positive effect on menopausal symptoms.
Plenty of exercise and fresh air: Physical activity and fresh air boost the happiness messenger serotonin. Go for a daily walk, hike or jog.
Social environment and hobbies: Even if you don't feel like it, keep up your hobbies and social contacts! Try something new, because studies have shown that lifelong learning makes youhappy3.
Natural plant substances: Natural supplements such as MENO Balance are hormone-free and support well-being during the menopause.
Vital substances: As we get older, our bodies need a different composition of vitamins and minerals. Special multivitamin complexes such as MULTI 50+ are ideal for people over 50.
St. John's wort: As a gentle support for the nervous system and the psyche, many people swear by the power of St. John's wort.
Conclusion: Support for menopausal depression
Menopausal depression is a hormonally triggered depressive mood that affects women between the ages of 40 and 55. To prevent this, a healthy lifestyle, a balanced diet, plenty of exercise and social contact should be ensured. Natural remedies can provide gentle support.
Sources:
1https://www.ndr.de/ratgeber/gesundheit/Hormontherapie-Wie-stark-steigt-Brustkrebsrisiko,hormonersatztherapie100.html
2https://www.aerztezeitung.de/Medizin/Depressionen-kehren-nach-Hormontherapie-oft-zurueck-251894.html
3https://www.welt.de/print/die_welt/article155125073/Lebenslang-lernen-macht-gluecklich.html
1https://www.ndr.de/ratgeber/gesundheit/Hormontherapie-Wie-stark-steigt-Brustkrebsrisiko,hormonersatztherapie100.html
2https://www.aerztezeitung.de/Medizin/Depressionen-kehren-nach-Hormontherapie-oft-zurueck-251894.html
3https://www.welt.de/print/die_welt/article155125073/Lebenslang-lernen-macht-gluecklich.html