The symptoms and diagnosis of depression are more prevalent in women than in men. Symptoms of depression in women include:
*Persistent sad, anxious, depressed mood, sensitivity to rejection
*Decrease interest in usual activities including sex
*Restlessness, irritability, or excessive crying
*Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, helplessness, hopelessness, pessimism
*Sleeping too much or too little, early-morning waking
*Appetite changes, overeating, food cravings,
*Fatigue, lethargy, lack of energy
*Thoughts of death or suicide, or suicide attempts
*Difficulty concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
*Physical symptoms: breast tenderness, swelling, muscle pain, bloating and weight gain
*Persistent physical symptoms that do not respond to treatment, such as headaches, digestive disorders, and chronic pain
Psychiatrists and researchers have theorized numerous reasons for women depression, focusing on biochemical and monthly hormone changes that result in reduced levels of serotonin, a neurotransmitter often associated with depression and insomnia.
Women also can experience wider swings in thyroid functions, and then thyroid levels are low, mood is typically low, too.
What are the symptoms of depression in women?
