Signs of Depression In Women

Depression has become very common now a days and that too in women. It has been observed that almost 15% of women undergo treatment for depression in during their life time. Only women are the most sufferers of depression than their counterparts for which reasons are still unknown.

Signs of Depression in Women:

When women really know, what are the signs of depression they would get prompted to approach a psychologist for treatment. Following are the common signs of Depression in women.

• Unrelentingly sad or nervousness all day.

• Loss of interest in any activity mainly Sex.

• Feeling very restless, irritated and feeling like crying for no reason.

• Feeling pessimistic and hopeless and good for nothing.

• Loss of appetite which will lead to weight loss or overeating which will lead to weight gain.

• Exhaustion and decrease in energy level.

• Suicidal attempts or thoughts.

• Concentrating on anything will not be possible at all.

• Remembering things or making decisions becomes tough as they are totally confused.

• Constant sickness such as headaches, chronic pain or digestive disorders which will not get cured even if treated.

Reason Women Exhibit More Signs of Depression:

Before attaining the adolescent age both boys and girls are affected equally. But when girls reach puberty their risk of getting depressed are more comparatively. The probable reason for more signs of Depression in women been related to hormonal changes that take place in their body. Besides others it is the principle  reason for the signs of Depression in women. These changes followed by the mood of depression can be seen more often during the days when they get their monthly menstrual cycle, at puberty, prenatal and postnatal period and during menopause or even if women has a miscarriage also she may exhibit  a serious sign of depression.

Other reasons of a woman having Signs of Depression:

The risk of women getting depressed may be due to genetic or biological issues, interpersonal or psychological issues. At times many women show signs of depression as they are overloaded with family, work, taking care of kids, etc. Some women who are single mothers suffer more from stress related problem and finally prompt themselves into Signs of Depression. Few factors are listed as below:

• A women having a family history due to which she is having signs of severe depression.

• If she has lost one of her parent or both the parents before the age of 10.

• She shows signs of Depression due to loss of a job or a separation due to divorce, etc.

• If she was abused sexually as a child.

• Undergoing treatments for infertility getting excessive hormones therapy.

• Use of Oral Contraceptives.

It is very important that Women know the vital signs of Depression in psychological disorders they suffer. When they learn about signs of Depression they shall be prompted to take a psychologist’s advice and take the proper treatment and counseling before the signs of Depression wreck their life.

Any anti Depressant medication has to be taken for a prolonged period to get permanent relief from the signs of depression and shall lead a wonderful enjoyable life.