In real life, women are more likely to suffer from depression than men. According to the World Health Organization, more than 20% of women worldwide suffer from depression, while the proportion of men suffering from depression is about 10%. Women need to pay more attention to their mental health, especially in the following periods, which are most likely to lead to depression and need to be especially vigilant.
1. Menstruation. A woman's menstrual cycle is controlled by changes in hormone levels, and this change can affect mood and mental state. During menstruation, estrogen and progesterone levels in a woman's body decrease, which can lead to negative emotions such as mood swings, anxiety, depression, etc. Many women experience symptoms such as low mood, irritability, insomnia, headaches, etc., during menstruation, which usually change with changes in the menstrual cycle.
For depressed mood caused by menstruation, women can alleviate the symptoms by adjusting their diet, increasing exercise, and getting a good night's sleep. Symptoms can also be alleviated with psychological counseling or medications**.
2. Puerperium.
The puerperium refers to the period of time from childbirth to 4-6 weeks postpartum. During this period, women experience tremendous physical and psychological changes, including physical recovery after childbirth, breastfeeding, taking care of newborns, etc. These changes can put a lot of stress and burden on women, which can lead to depressed moods. Puerperal depression usually manifests as symptoms such as low mood, anxiety, depression, insomnia, etc., which can affect a woman's physical and mental health and ability to care for her newborn.
For depression caused by the puerperium, women can relieve symptoms by communicating with family and friends, getting a good night's sleep, and paying attention to what they eat. Symptoms can also be alleviated with psychological counseling or medications**. During the puerperium, the mother's family also needs to give more care and support to help the mother through this period.
3. Menopause.
Menopause is the stage of gradual aging of the female reproductive system, usually occurring between the ages of 45-55. During this period, women experience changes such as decreased estrogen levels, irregular menstruation, and decreased ovulation, which can lead to physical and psychological discomfort. Menopausal depression usually manifests as symptoms such as low mood, anxiety, depression, insomnia, etc., which can affect a woman's physical and mental health and quality of life.
For depressed mood caused by menopause, women can alleviate the symptoms by adjusting their diet, increasing exercise, and getting a good night's sleep. Symptoms can also be alleviated with psychological counseling or medications**. During menopause, women need to pay more attention to their physical and mental health, and identify and deal with problems in a timely manner.
Women are most likely to experience depression during these three periods. In order to prevent and ** depressed mood, we need to adopt positive attitudes and measures. First of all, we need to maintain a positive mindset and optimistic attitude and avoid excessive anxiety and stress. We need to maintain a healthy lifestyle, including good diet, exercise, and sleep Xi. If depression has already occurred, we need to take timely measures, including psychological counseling and medication. Only in this way can we better maintain our physical and mental health and quality of life.