The pattern of depression...
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So I have a question for anyone who can enlighten me.
I will make a long story short, im just needing insight for those that understand this.
Ive been dealing with depression and menopause for about 8 months now. Ive been on the forum a while and received lots of support.
I'm tackling these conditions from all angles, and i do not know at this point what does or doesn't work.
Question:
Can depression be on and off like a light switch?
I will have one good day then 10 bad days, the most being 2 good days in a row. My mood is high, im happy, full of energy, thankful to be alive my normal high energy self..loving life.
Then ever so gradually i feel the shift, and down i go to where im depressed again, at real low..
Its like 10 days off 1 day on, sort of pattern. ..
I do not know if its phase two bipoar,.. menopause alone..depression, mood swing..i am really getting tapped out mentally and emotionally, its a cruel game played everyday.
So does this resonate with anyone?
Thank you
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mauiblue
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lucy1969 mauiblue
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Hi
I'm sorry you're struggling.
Depression is unique to every person. Also there are different types of depression and different subtypes within these. So yes, it is perfectly normal to have up and down days.
Do you have an official diagnosis from a specialist? Although it's just a piece of paper and doesn't change how you feel, it can help the doctors to recommend the best type of therapy for that particular diagnosis.
hypercat mauiblue
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Hi yes it is familiar to me as well. When I was going through the menopause I was told by a nurse that it doesn't create new problems but it can make existing ones worse. I did find this to be the case so I went on HRT. I found this helped with the mood swings, sweats, and hot flushes and helped my depression overall. Are you on this? If not it might be something to consider. x
mauiblue hypercat
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Lucy Hypercat, and Adldiane
Thank you for your responses.
I work with a few doctors in a small clinic
so yeah ive been give the diagnosis and done a hormone panel showing im off, super low progsterone.
Im on bioidenticals taking progesterone.
Although its helped a little bit, this depression feels really profound in the brain chemistry meaning..
i think its almost in conjunction with the depression, that i have both and it doesnt feel like its going to resolve anytime soon.
ive made a few meek attempts at ssri's but have not found one that works, i really dont tolerate them but tht isnt to say i will not continue to try them, they zombifie me or make me feel Un felt..no feeling..
i will attempt nortryptline soon. This will help with sleep and as an off label for neck pain etc.
it just doesnt feel like this is going to get better anytime soon aside from the 1 good day every 2 weeks.
Thanks for your posts...so many people suffering my God...
Blessings.
And yes, im going to start talking to God pretty soon..
Adldiane mauiblue
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Adldiane mauiblue
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Hello there I am a woman who has gone through menopause and have struggled with depression off and on since age 8. I'm no doctor but from my experience there is a physical part and the emotional part. I have a great ONGYN and a counselor. I attack things from all angles. It works. I think depression takes on a life of it's own and your on again off again depressed days could be straight depression or combo menopause/depression. Have you seen anyone to get tested for hormones they will give you a wide range of emotions if they are off. Just a thought. We are here you are never alone though I know it can feel that way sometimes. Adl.
Adldiane
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brenda69464 mauiblue
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I am not a medical professional this is just my opinion.
It is best to see your Doctor and describe exactly what you have been feeling.
Best of luck !
Pobutter mauiblue
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Deb nyc
mauiblue Pobutter
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Thank you Pobutter, and thank you Brenda
I think im just depressed becaues of menopause, and that everything is unmanageable. You might be right in that its maybe not bipolar but the amazingly powerful hormones that have the ability to completely whack you out.
I dont even look at the world the same, things really 'irk' me that have no reason to. The simplest things make me cringe, my body is so sensitive to even material, i dont see my clothing the same even..its so hard to explain.
But yeah, the 1-2 good days then down in the dumps..
Im sorry that antidepressants have not helped you Pobutter. Me neither. I will not hesitate to keep trying one after the next and maybe ill get lucky. So many women use the AD's as a bridge through this transition.
Thank you ladies again.
Bless you all's.
XOXO