Psychological Depression in women

Psychological depression in women

There is no harm to you if you feel some sadness from time to time as a natural response to the harsh surroundings that we experience every day; naturally, this grief quickly wanes over time, and does not adversely affect who feels afterwards

Depression, however, is different. Depression defined as a severe mood disorder in the patient; it accompanied by feelings of sadness, distress, lack of self-confidence, fatigue and loss of appetite. As well as in a way that affects his ability to think and exercise the normal daily activity of sleep, work and so on

The incidence of depression is higher in women than in men, due to the biological, hormonal and social factors of women 

Symptoms of depression in women

Symptoms of depression in women include the following:

The constant feeling of sadness, anxiety and emotional emptiness

Lack of desire to engage in normal daily activity, or any activity that has previously been happy, including sex

Inability to sleep normally, constant feeling of disturbance and discomfort, coupled with constant crying

The constant feeling of guilt, pessimism and hopelessness in everything

Sleep too much or too little

Loss of appetite or excessive intake of food

Permanent feeling of fatigue and exhaustion

Continuous thinking of death, repeated suicide attempts

Weak focus and inability to remember information or make decisions

The appearance of some physical symptoms, such as headaches and chronic pain that is never discharged, no matter how treated

What causes high rates of depression in women?

Experts believe that the high rate of depression in women linked primarily to changes in the rate of hormones in the body of women throughout their lives. These hormones take their course of change during puberty and during pregnancy, menstrual cycle and time of birth or projection. Changes in hormone levels before menstruation by one week lead to "premenstrual syndrome", which affects women with depression, anxiety and mood swings, which adversely affect women's natural activity during this period

What increases the likelihood of depression in women?

We mentioned earlier that the rates of depression in women are definitely dependent on some of the genetic, biological and psychological factors that characterize women. Nevertheless, there are other factors that help the symptoms of depression appear faster, such as:

Putting women under pressure to work with raising children in case of separation from her husband

The presence of similar cases in the family (may have genetically transmitted)

Mood disorders at an early age

Loss of father or mother before the completion of the age of ten years

Loss of social support, or threat of loss

Continuous psychological and social stress, such as stress associated with job loss, marital breakdown or separation

Physical or sexual abuse

Some medications used excessively or improperly

How to deal with depression

Women may have occasional periods of depression, such as those associated with menstruation. In these cases, it recommended that:

Eat healthy and exercise regularly

Engage in one of the motivational hobbies that makes you feel a bit accomplished

Practice relaxation exercises such as slow, deep breathing and meditation

Heating or ventilating the room as much as possible so as not to feel cold or free during sleep

Take the appropriate vitamins and salts as prescribed by your doctor

How can depression treated in women?

There are many treatment methods that is used to get rid of depression, including antidepressants and psychotherapy

However, if you notice signs of depression and want to reduce doctor visits and avoid the development of the situation, you can use some forgotten habits, such as to meet someone you like and talk face to face; this will alleviate the pain of depression and alienation suffered by them

You can also indulge in any social or family activity, even if you are not ready for it. Having a group of people will get you out of the depression shell you live in

Do not forget to sleep well, and minimize any pressures around you, although this advice seems difficult, but sometimes we carry ourselves burdens are indispensable

These tips may only treat the symptom, so your psychotherapy improves for a short time and then you feel depressed again

Therefore, it is always advisable to consult your doctor, even if it seems easy

Depression, such as cancer, spreads in the body because of psychological accumulations. It is harmful to health and makes you weak and unable to produce before you find out that you

infected with it