Let’s talk more about depression and anxiety as many women going through the menopause experience those two symptoms.
What are the Symptoms of Menopause Depression?
If you have a number of the following symptoms for most of the day, nearly every day, for two or more weeks, you may be depressed. If you think that you may be depressed, we can help you with some advice. There is also a specific herbal and homeopathic treatment for menopause anxiety and depression.
Symptoms of menopause depression include:
- Sadness
- Loss of energy
- Feelings of hopelessness or worthlessness
- Loss of enjoyment from things that were once pleasurable
- Difficulty concentrating
- Uncontrollable crying
- Difficulty making decisions
- Irritability
- Increased need for sleep
- Insomnia or excessive sleep
- A change in appetite causing weight loss or gain
- Thoughts of death or suicide
- Attempting suicide
What are the symptoms of menopause anxiety?
- Apprehension
- Irritability
- Panic
- Impatience
- Feeling of imminent danger
- Restlessness
- Fear
- Inability to relax
- Difficulty concentrating
- Trouble sleeping
- Lack of enjoyment
Depression and anxiety can sometimes cause physical symptoms, such as:
- Unexplained aches and pains
- Headache
- Stomach ache
- Digestive problems
- Problems with sexual function
- Frequent urination
- Hyperventilation
- Sweating, especially in the palms
- Muscle tension
You can also benefit from natural remedies for anxiety and depression relating to your menopause, read more here…
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