Depression

Did you know that serotonin imbalance is one of the most common contributors to mood disorders? Did you also know that some experts believe that low serotonin has become a virtual epidemic in Western society? In fact, SSRIs, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, commonly called antidepressants, which are prescribed to treat mood disorders by targeting serotonin [...]

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During times of hormone imbalance women frequently complain of overwhelming anxiety , along with racing, panicky thoughts. Sometimes the anxiety is so intense it leads to full blown panic attacks, causing women to feel they are losing control or going crazy. If you are a woman coping with hormone imbalance and suffer from anxiety, rest [...]

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Depression in Women: The Causes & Solutions

by Mia Lundin on December 14, 2011

During the different hormone phases of life, women often experience dips and changes in their mood. During times of PMS, just prior to the onset of their period, for example, women often complain of feeling irritable, angry, and edgy, juxtaposed with feelings of sadness, weepiness, and depression. On the other hand, when a woman is [...]

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Perimenopause and the Emotional Rollercoaster

by Mia Lundin on August 24, 2011

Very often when women are in perimenopause they are bewildered and mystified by what appears to be a sudden and unexpected onset of symptoms.  Night sweats, hot flashes, raging mood swings, uncontrollable crying, depression and anxiety seem to come out of nowhere. That is because despite the obvious symptoms of hormonal changes, they are likely [...]

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