I've suffered with depression on and off for years but this past year has been like a rollercoaster. I'm 53 and peri menopausal. I'm on anti depressents anyway and also have gels to rub in from the gynocologist. Had the mirena coil fitted but it made me feel worse so had it taken out. Just wondered if there is anyone that can relate to me. Thanks
Hi Kat, Did you hear the episode of Woman's Hour on Radio Four last tuesday 21st July about this? It might be helpful - its on IPlayer.
Omg Kat I can so relate to that. I found my depression worsened with the change of life and I found I became very emotional and upset easily. A nurse once told me that the change doesn't create new problems but can make existing ones worse. My emotional control button seemed to have departed which made work and relationships difficult.
I did eventually go to the doctor and went on HRT which helped quite a lot. I reported night sweats and hot flushes and he said 'Anxiety and depression as well'? 'YES' I cried back. The good news now is that I am well through it all and the relief is enormous. You will get there love just perservance and knowing it will all end one day. Bev xx
My aunty has also got the depression in her perimenopausal. Actual reason is not known but doctor suggest it may be due to low level of estrogen. Medicines will help a lot but other than this you should also take care of yourself like take full sleep, exercise, yoga, and healthy nutrition enrich with vitamin and minerals.
My own depression has been much worse of late and I was given the peri menopausal diagnosis also, as well as needing counselling for grief/ bereavement issues that date back 30 years. These last two years the depression itself has become so much harder to manage alone, and I am still struggling to keep myself straight inspite of a helpful doctor and re-enablement support workers. I know how hard a road it can be Kat I can only hope we both get this sorted out xx Karen