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Anti depressants

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HandbagsnGladrags · 10/04/2023 12:49

Not sure where the right place is to post this but pretty sure it's menopause related. Have been on HRT for years and it definitely helps. But certain times of the month I have what I can only describe as a flat feeling, like there's no joy in anything. Feel almost depressed. What's triggered it this time I think is that DD was home from uni for a few days last week and now she's gone I just miss her so much and feel depressed that she doesn't live with me any more.

I have a good husband, nice life, no real money worries, have nice holidays, but sometimes I just feel so down. I wonder if anti depressants would help as well as the HRT.

Can anyone identify with this, and have anti depressants helped?

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JinglingSpringbells · 11/04/2023 11:00

LBFseBrom · 11/04/2023 07:22

Perimenopausal symptoms do not last, Handbags. I've no idea what you mean by 'gel', my HRT was in tablet/capsule form but that was a long time ago, I'm in my seventies now.

Your depression could be reactive, you miss your daughter being around. It is a huge change when they leave the nest. However she is still your daughter and will always be in your life. You actually have a lot to look forward to.

Do you have an interesting job? That does help. So does going out and having a life, not to say a laugh, sometimes.

Keep yourself physically as well as you can. I'm sure you will be fine before too long and far wiser for these experiences.

Onwards and upwards!

I've no idea what you mean by 'gel', my HRT was in tablet/capsule form but that was a long time ago, I'm in my seventies now.

@LBFseBrom Oestrogen gel has been around for probably almost 20 years in the UK now- my consultant was prescribing it 15 years ago. It may well have been available when you were on HRT. I have a friend almost 70 who's been on it for around 16 years.

Most women now are using transdermal hrt- patches or gel (with a progesterone tablet.)

LBFseBrom · 11/04/2023 11:48

That's good, Handbags. All will be well.

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