Peri depression is anyone suffering with depression caused by being peri? Anyone taking anti dep

Hi Angie

I am on HRT but unfortunately depression kicked in and couldn't cope. My gp prescribed antidepressant a few weeks ago so I'm yet to feel the benefit . However I am feeling aliitle better today . Not sure if the medication or just that im having a better day . I will try and do anything as I want my life back . I will keep you updated. Who knows tomorrow just might be a even better day 😊.

Hi I’m peri and hit depression hard 2 months ago, I hit hard menopause symptoms in March (8th year ) flushing, mood swings, paranoia, agitated . I started, hrt  for 1 month but side affects scared me to much so stopped, and used alternative natural resources from friends herbal shop, all seemed ok until two months ago I got more bad news about a family member that sent me in to what I know now to be depression, doc put me on citralapram 20g (4 weeks in) starting to feel, ok . Stopped crying , still feel scared and bit worthless at times but hoping the tabs are gonna start to really kick in , go to docs that’s my advise talk to them get their advise, your not alone in this . Hope this helps a little xxxx

I feel your pain. I'm suffering terrible anxiety and panic attacks and I'm putting it down to being peri along with lots of other symptoms. My gp started me on 10mg citalopram 8weeks ago. I'm now on 40mg and still having 3 panic attacks a day... I asked for Hrt today and was told no as it would just make things worse??!

Hi i was like you and for the last 3months ive been on steralin.i do feel better.still not 100% but better.you may not be able to go on AD tho if your on hrt .ask your doctor x

As most of you know (from my posts), I have fought anxiety attacks and OCD my whole life.  Have been on Paxil for 17 years, often on a low, maintenance dose, which has beautifully controlled my issues.  Well....with the onset of menopause and death of my father, everything is back, with the addition of depression.  I just turned 50, and my moods swing wildly.  I tried switching from Paxil to Zoloft, which was a disaster.  My doctor placed me back on paxil....at a higher dose (40mg).  It helps, but is not a panacea.  I take ativan (and wine) for the tough times.  And meditate with "Headspace"....which is a worthy investment. Also seeing a therapist for CBT (just started).  This week has been a rough patch....for whatever reason.  Just want to stay in bed and cry.  Hard to make it through my low pressure, 10 - 5 job.  Thank god for this website.  My husband does not understand....and I don't want my elderly mother to worry.  

Hi Annie, I went to see a councillor she help me a lot on how to cope with when i am feeling down , I am also on HRT I have been in peri for 3 years .

Take care 

Paula 

Hi angie,menopause can cause depression because we don't like how we feel and get fed up and stress out and can spiral downwards hill..when I first started going through this my Dr put me on Antrypline meds because I couldn't sleep over a period of 3 years my mouth dried out terribly and couldn't talk so I had to stop them,because i was having symptoms he put me on Setraline another horrible med that made feel awful HRT I stop fews weeks after to scared for that drug too. I stop taking anything for the menopause and fight it naturally some cold water and fan at night for my hot sweats it just takes time for our hormones to settle down 5 years on I'm not so bad as I was,a lot of my symptoms ease up..as I tell everyone still going through it but not like before..transition changes and will passed one day wether we take things or not it has a job to do and take us all to the next stage,but I must say everyone is different, you do what is best for yourself and hope you feel better soon Hugs.

Hello all, I'm 49 and reckon ive been through hell with peri ,since  I turned 40,  didn't take any antidepressants , due  to  fearing side effects,  faered not wanting to do anything at all and just sleep and wanted  to try do it on my own for years, just eating healthy enough, wine haha!, helped through worst anxiety , stopped that  now   and taking herbs and vits.  starting Lexapro today 5mg. dr said it will cure me ha! if it does its a miracle. I'm fearing winter and getting down and sad. lot stress in my life ongoing but taking it easier now, not working now. still have anxiety easily upset.  feel lot better now last few days ,  so hoping Lexapro improves my mood. I have very low confidence , worry too much . that s a lot of it too. just feel I want to relax and be normal.