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Dec 10, 2009, 09:40 AM
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Member Since: Feb 2009
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 12,269
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Hi Mary,
I feel like I have a mild depression too but blame it on circumstances. If it doesn't improve once the circumstances get better, then you may need a low dose anti-depressant. I also think if a person is stuck for too long, the body is overwhelmed with too many stress hormones and you can't bounce back.
Even though you're not in menopause yet, it could be peri-menopause. Ask your doctor for a blood test to measure your hormone levels. Of course you want to do the standard self help tips of eating healthy, exercising and resting. I think one of the best things are person can do, is too learn how to calm themselves - doing yoga, meditation or even simple deep breathing exercises. If we feel stressed we can automatically start breathing deep and re-directing our thoughts, so we avoid the release of stress hormones. If you tell your doctor that you feel it's just mild depression - he won't give you heavy duty medication. I know the feeling of trying to be upbeat when you really don't feel like it. I hope you feel better soon.
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Last edited by lynn P.; Dec 10, 2009 at 10:52 AM.
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