Menopause and Depression

Menopause is often a time when depression sets in. But is it really due to the menopause, or is it, maybe, due to the changes that occur at the age menopause occurs.

Menopause can be a time when a lot of other changes are occuring in a woman's life. It's often a time when children are leaving or have left home, leaving you to reassess your life, and that, can be scarey!

Don't just reach for the bottle of Prozac, it's worth trying to face your fears, anger, sadness, regrets etc.
Of growing older, letting the kids go, not acheiving what you had hoped for from life, not reaching your full potential, if you're divorced or single, the fear of being alone.....the list goes on.
Depression can also be caused by suppressing your anger, if you feel that it is unsafe to express it, instead of dealing with the anger constructively.

A really good way of dealing with your emotions is to use EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique), and once you are proficient in this, an offshoot of the technique, TAT, which is simpler, easier, and more discreet.

If you do need that extra help, remedies which are useful for depression are St John's Wort (check with doctor or pharmacist if taking other medication), L-theanine and Rhodiola Rosea.

Depression during the menopause is not inevitable. Try and have a positive attitude and see the menopause as a an opportunity for growth, change and transformation rather than a millstone around your neck!

The Depression Free Method is a very effective method of getting immediate depression relief. To see if it could help you, download free excerpts by clicking on the Free Demo tab here.