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Suggest Treatment For Severe Depression During Menopause
Question: Good morning. I'm 51 years old, female, and lately have been "zoning out." It began last week, when I spent several days staring at my computer for hours at a time, unable to get anything done. After a few days of this, I became moderately depressed and came down with a cold. I've experienced moderate to severe depression most of my adult life and have been taking Escitalopram for a number of years, which normally works for me. Am I just going through menopause, or should I check to see if this is something more serious?
Brief Answer:
Should be treated.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome here.
Yes, the phase of menopause can be similar to depression.
But as you have history of depression in past, this phase of menopause can precipitate depression and should be treated. It cannot be taken lightly by just considering it to be a part of menopause.
If needed, the dose of escitalopram must be increased.
Please talk to your doctor about this.
Feel free to discuss further.
Thanks.
Should be treated.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome here.
Yes, the phase of menopause can be similar to depression.
But as you have history of depression in past, this phase of menopause can precipitate depression and should be treated. It cannot be taken lightly by just considering it to be a part of menopause.
If needed, the dose of escitalopram must be increased.
Please talk to your doctor about this.
Feel free to discuss further.
Thanks.
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