How to deal with menopausal depression?
Due to the influence of hormones in the body, depression usually occurs around the age of 50, manifested as short temper, insomnia, dizziness, tinnitus, sweating, emotional instability, etc. At this stage, their mental capacity is poor and they are prone to depression.
How to deal with menopausal depression?
- Psychological adjustment
Psychological adjustment is suitable for patients with mild depression. By listening, giving encouragement and guidance, they can build a sense of security, the confidence to overcome the disease, and cooperate with their doctor in treatment. Eliminate the patient's negative emotions and wrong ideas in a timely manner, and let the patient clarify the facts. If you lose the courage to live, you should have someone to take care of you to prevent suicide.
- Use drugs for treatment.
Once depression is diagnosed, psychotherapy is not enough. Medication must be used. As long as you strictly follow the doctor's advice, adhere to the medication, and choose an adequate course of treatment, you can prevent the recurrence of the disease. It usually takes 8 months to 1 year for newly diagnosed patients. If the patient has repeated attacks more than three times, he needs to take medicine for about 5 years. If a rash, genital or mouth sores develop while taking this medicine, it should be discontinued immediately.
- Supplement with estrogen.
Generally menopausal women will reduce estrogen, and the relationship between estrogen and depression is very close. Under the guidance of a doctor, estrogen can be supplemented to prevent urethral and vaginal atrophy, regulate autonomic nerves, improve brain function, and prevent osteoporosis.
- Make psychological adjustments.
Both men and women have to go through menopause. They must have a correct understanding, be mentally prepared, adjust their psychology, pay attention to the combination of work and rest, avoid physical overwork, and usually cultivate their own hobbies and hobbies, chat with friends or support them Flowers, relieve stress.
- Proper exercise, adjust diet.
Appropriate exercise to maintain the balance of yin and yang, qi and blood, and doing moderate exercise every day, such as walking or playing tai chi, can not only improve physical fitness, but also regulate autonomic nerves. It is necessary to match snacks reasonably, avoid picky eaters and partial eclipses, and eat more nutritious and digestible foods. It is recommended to choose low-fat milk, deep-sea fish, fresh vegetables and fruits, etc.