Question by Dutch: How do you know if it is depression or perimenopause? Can you share your perimenopausal symptoms?
I do have depression and it seems to recur every few years, this seems different though. I do feel depressed, and anxious (restless). I have no interest in sex and not a great deal of interest in anything else either. I forget things, put things off, can’t seem to think straight. I sweat, but I wouldn’t say they are hot flashes, more like breaking out in an uncontrollable sweat. There’s more things, but I was just wondering what you other ladies may be experiencing. Thanks so much.
Best answer:
Answer by Sushil
We identify 2 types of depression
1. MInor Depression
- Average loss of appetite
- Loss of energy
- Loss of motivation
The person continues to do daily activities and is not pathological.
2. Major depression
- Pervades every single aspect of life and person does not work at all. The person having this issue is also aware of this.
There are normally 5 symptoms. If any 5 of this is experience for more than 2 weeks you are having depression
1.Depressed mood day after day
2. Diminished interest in any activity whatsover
3. Significant weight fluctuations without any dieting
4. Insomnia or Hypersomnia (Loss of Sleep)
5. If you convert normal restlessness to physical activity like cleaning cupboards always, shaking hand in a rhythmic fashion etc
6. Severe fatigue or loss in energy
7. Huge guilt and thoughts of burden on society
8. Diminished ability to take decisions
9. Suicidal thoughts and attempts
Reasons for this can be
1.Stress
2. Traumatic events like death
3. Long illness
4. Excessive meditation
5. Alcohol and drug abuse
6. Hormonal imbalances (Menopause)
7. Chronic patterns of negative thinking
Anxiety is an outcome from any of these and hence its ideal if you seek medical attention.
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