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Everything You Wanted to Know About Depression in Women

by Anil Yadav Dr Anil Yadav, MD Psychiatry (AIIMS),the best psyc

In today’s world, women play different roles as a mother, teacher, friend, wife, caregiver, doctor and the list goes on. Every woman goes through some ups and downs in their life and its normal to have mood changes depending on their life events. Some have mood swings due to their pregnancy, menstrual cycle or menopause which is because of hormonal changes. However these emotion levels get stabilized in a matter of time, but if you suffer from depression then you may persistently feel down for a long period of time which can even last for months or years. According to a recent study, it has been proved that this depression is twice as likely to affect women than men. If you are affected by this condition and are looking for depression treatment in Delhi, then Dr. Anil is the best psychiatrist for you.


Types of Depression

  • Major depression

The major depressive disorder is the most severe form of depression that affects a woman’s interpersonal and social relationships and the ability to attain pleasure in things that were once considered enjoyable. Her daily activities such as work, sleep, eating get disturbed. She also tends to lack confidence and self-respect within herself.

  • Postpartum depression

This is the special form of depression that occurs after her baby’s birth, for some this occurs while they are pregnant.

  • Persistent depressive disorder

A milder form of depression that extends for more than two years.

  • Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder

The form of depression that is tied to women’s menstrual cycle which is accompanied by severe mood swings, anxiety and negative thoughts that have an impact on interpersonal relationships and daily activities.


Causes of depression in Women

There are several factors such as genetic, hormonal, psychological, and social factors together or solely contributing to depression. Some of the causes include:

Biology and Hormones

Depression tends to run in families and some women’s genetic makeup are prone to get affected while some genetic predispositions are resistant to it. The rapid fluctuations and imbalances in reproductive hormones are the major risk factors.

Psychological factors

Women are more likely to get affected psychologically and take more stress level. As compared to men, women are more prone to stress due to an increase in progesterone hormone levels.

Social Causes

Serious life events affect women more than men. Some of their social reasons such as marital or relationship problems, work-life balance issues, financial troubles, loss of a loved one are the possible causes.


Symptoms

Though symptoms vary from woman to woman, here are common symptoms listed:

  • A feeling of emptiness, despair, hopelessness, and sadness

  • Feeling exhausted and lack of energy

  • Loss of interest in daily activities and in pleasurable things

  • Inability to concentrate or remember things

  • Suicidal thoughts

  • Sleep disturbances

  • Mood swings and panic attacks

  • Physical symptoms such as headaches, cramps, digestive issues.


Treatment options

The most common treatment options for women suffering from depression include the following:

  • Medication therapy

Our doctor prescribes some antidepressants that help them cope up and mitigate the symptoms and suicidal thoughts.

  • Cognitive behavioral therapy

This is a psychotherapy which is the common form of talk therapy, more like a counselling session. This therapy focuses on guiding women to come out of the depressive state by teaching new ways of thinking and coping mechanisms.


If you are a woman suffering from depression, the foremost thing is to seek treatment right away from the best Psychiatrist in Delhi to improve your quality of life. Of course, booking an appointment with our Dr. Anil Yadav would be your best course of action.



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