Women are about twice as likely to experience depression as men. Social pressures, reproductive hormones, and the way women respond to stress, which differs from the response that men have, are all contributing factors to the greater rate of depression. Here are the four most common causes of depression for women.
Natural Hormones
Women are more likely to become depressed when experiencing perimenopause, menopause, and menstrual cycles. Issues with pregnancy or fertility can also trigger depression. Progesterone seems to inhibit the regulation of stress hormones, which can lead to depression.
Stress Induced
During stressful situations, women are more likely to experience depression. Altering stress coping techniques can help reduce depression in these situations.
Lifestyle Choices
Even healthy changes to a woman’s lifestyle can be problematic. Women who stop smoking or start dieting may experience depression due to the related hormonal and chemical changes.
Death of Loved One
The death of a loved one is a traumatic event. Later in life, women may have their parents and older adults as part of their social and support network. When these friends and family die, it isn’t just the loss of the person, but also the loss of the support the person gave to the woman that can lead to greater depression.
Depression isn’t something you should deal with on your own. Chronic depression treatment centers are available to help you manage symptoms and deal with your depression in the best way possible. You don’t have to face it by yourself. Contact Kinder in the Keys and find out how we can help you overcome depression.
