depression in women : causes, symptoms and treatment
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Depression in Women: Causes, Symptoms
and Treatment`
Depression is the feeling of
severe despondency and
dejection
CausesMany factors may contribute to the onset of depression in women including Genetic characteristics Changes in hormone levels Certain medical illnesses Stress, grief or substance abuse
Any of these factors alone or many of these in combination can bring about the specific changes in brain chemistry and can lead to the symptoms of depression.
Signs and symptoms
Crying out suddenly and unexpectedly
Upon asking one may not be able to tell you the reason for her sadness
Smiles or laughs less or not at all
Have stopped to participate in her personal hobbies
Complaining a lot about having to work
Not doing the jobs that she is supposed to do in everyday life
Signs and symptoms
Signs and symptoms Putting oneself down by uttering words like ‘I can’t
Complaining about being guilty of things that she has or hasn’t done
Talking about afterlife, death, selling personal belongings
Passing suicidal comments
Having trouble in making large or small decisions
Fidgeting, tapping, slower reaction time, moving slower
Not being able to sleep properly
Eating more or less than normal
Persistent sadness
Becoming isolated, staying lonely and avoiding others
Feelings of hopelessness and helplessness
Self-harm
Signs and symptoms
If you think your loved one is experiencing any of these symptoms for more than a week, it’s high time that you should consult Jade Couquaux, the psychologist in Bondi Junction, NSW.
Address : 87 Newland St. Bondi Junction, 2022, NSW, AustraliaPhone : 0402 559 234E-mail : [email protected] : http://www.counsellingbondi.com