Depression and perimenopause

[Jaz001]

Not sure how to start this I'll just dive right in. My perimenopause symptoms are giving me really bad depression. Sometimes I feel so alone and often old memories of trauma will pop into my head which cause me to sink even lower. I'm writing this at 3.30am because I can't sleep, feeling wide awake. I've been struggling to enjoy my normal hobbies and just life in general. Lately I put on a brave face everday because that is what is expected in this world for women. Sometimes I feel being a woman in this world is too hard. There are too many pressures and standards we must live up to or become. It's like that song, why can't I just be me, or is that not allowed?

[indigo22]

Hi Jaz001,

Welcome and thank you for reaching out to us.

I'm sorry you are having such a difficult time, but I can assure you that you are not alone.

Beyond Blue recently had a webinar on this subject, the recording is available to watch, click on the link below and scroll down a little way, there will be a link to watch. There are also many threads to look through in the link below that will enable you to enable you to connect with members who can relate to these issues. The silence has finally been broken and it is my hope that moving forward, women will receive the help they need and deserve from medical professionals when entering menopause.

https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/treatments-health-professionals/menopause-and-perimenopause-webi...

I hope you find this information helpful and please feel free to continue the conversation if you wish.

Take good care of yourself in the meantime,

indigo