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By: Menopause
and Black Cohosh Information Center
One of the most debilitating symptoms of perimenopause,
or the state preceding menopause, is depression. Most women can prepare
for the myriad of side effects and symptoms they suffer from as they enter the
next phase of their life, but how can one face the big black cloud or the sinking
blue mire of depression?  Or
how do you know if this depression is more than the simple malaise you normally
experience on rainy days or Mondays?
Whether your depression is brought on by the circumstances in
life or the chemicals affecting the neurotransmitters in your
brain, you can manage and conquer depression caused by Menopause.
The Symptoms of Depression
Symptoms of depression can range from physical signs
to obvious emotional feelings. Many woman suffering from depression suffer from
cognitive problems including poor concentration and memory loss;
while others find that their bodies require more or less food or sleep.
Emotional symptoms may include increased anger as well as feelings of malaise
and hopelessness.
If you find that you’re suffering from any of the symptoms
of depression, you need to see a doctor. Depression is a serious illness,
and it warrants medical attention just like any other serious illness.
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While we all suffer from some of these symptoms at sometime,
and even a few of them at one time, a cause for concern should arise when two
weeks have passed without a change in the pattern of these symptoms. Other symptoms
not usually present but sometimes occurring can include; bodily aches
without cause, a change in weight and an excessive amount of sleep.
Treatments for Typical Depression
More often than not depression can resolve itself
with a commitment to clearing up the problem, therapeutic counseling
and in some cases anti-depressants. One of the factors needed for success in
treatment is an early diagnosis. Allowing depression to gain a foothold and
withholding treatment can contribute to a more entrenched problem and a prolonged
resolution.
Depression and The Menopausal Woman
Once depression has been identified as a symptom
of perimenopause it’s important for a woman to immediately seek to resolve
the issue quickly. Whether by therapy, medication or alternative medicines,
a quick resolution will help conserve strength and energy for Menopausal Management
of other symptoms. The danger with depression during menopause is that it can
affect the management of the other symptoms, often causing them to be neglected
due to lack of personal ability or desire to improve the health and well being
of the sufferer.
One of the first steps should be to get a complete
physical examination and discuss with your Primary HealthCare provider
the symptoms and effects of the depression you are suffering from. Once that
is accomplished the two of you can then decide on a course of treatment.
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If you would like to read more go to the Menopause and Black Cohosh Information Center for informational articles
regarding menopause, in-depth analysis of treatment options, and researched methods
of
effectively dealing with menopause.
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