What to do about menopausal depression

Menopausal depression can have a great impact and harm on our mental health. Therefore, for women, we should pay attention to reasonable solutions, maintain an optimistic mood, pay attention to strengthening physical exercise, and combine work and rest.

(1) Understand the essence and be mentally prepared:

Correctly understand the cause of this disease, know its clinical manifestations, and be mentally prepared in advance. Even if early clinical symptoms appear, do not worry. The physiological and psychological changes during menopause are a natural process of life. There is no need to be anxious. Although some uncomfortable symptoms may occur, they are also caused by endocrine disorders. After a period of adaptation, these symptoms will improve. Just go with the flow and be calm.

(2) Adjust your mood and maintain an optimistic attitude:

Women entering menopause should try to control their bad temper, maintain a balanced mentality, and arrange their personal life regularly. We should eliminate tension, do not worry, do not be impatient or angry, keep a clear mind and few desires, try to avoid adverse mental stimulation, and stabilize our emotions, which will help the body to be in a normal state and restore the dysfunctional organ functions. At the same time, you should strengthen comfort and communication between couples and pay attention to maintaining a normal sex life. This will give you a good feeling of "not being old" and help with psychological adjustment. It is particularly important to note that when encountering the inevitable "negative life events" in life (such as widowhood, separation from loved ones, illness, etc.), you must face reality, remain calm, and put your own health first. You must not worry too much and think about the consequences, which will induce or aggravate this disease.

(3) Proper work and rest, and strengthen physical exercise:

A proper balance between work and rest can keep the meridians unobstructed, harmonize Qi and blood, and restore the balance between yin and yang. Participating in outdoor activities such as qigong, tai chi, gymnastics, sword practice, jogging, walking, etc., can help you find joy in exercise and forget the troubles around you, thereby enhancing your physical fitness and the regulatory ability of the autonomic nervous system, which is greatly beneficial for preventing and treating this disease. At the same time, we should pay attention to the combination of work and rest in life and ensure adequate sleep.

(4) Make friends and enrich your personal life:

Appropriate participation in social activities, more contact with society, more communication with others, and thinking about happy things can cultivate your temperament and maintain a good attitude. Most menopausal women are approaching retirement, and some have already retired or been laid off and are at home. They are under great mental stress and always have a sense of loss. At this time, you should arrange your life into a rhythm and add appropriate hobbies. Such as raising fish, raising flowers, painting, playing chess, listening to music, etc., can not only increase the interest of life, but also maintain good brain function, improve physical and mental health, and are of great benefit to the prevention and treatment of depression.