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Suggest Treatment For Anxiety, Depression, Sleeplessness And Loss Of Appetite
Question: I have a girlfriend who is 47, in excellent fitness, but is having trouble with bouts of anxiety, depression, sleeplessness, and lack of hunger. Does she need something like an antidepressant prescription ?
Brief Answer:
You could be right, but no need for anti-depressants if this is the case
Detailed Answer:
Hello sir and welcome.
Thank you for writing to us.
I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help. You could be right, her age does raise doubt for pre- or peri-menopause which could easily be causing her symptoms.
But if at all, her symptoms are related to peri- or pre-menopause then hormone replacement therapy (HRT) would be more effective in treating her presentation, than anti-depressants.
The female hormones are protective in a number of aspects, including the preventing of depression and anxiety. Simply replacing the hormone will help treat the presentation, without having to use strong medication like anti-depressants.
I hope you find my response helpful sir. Please do not hesitate to write to me in the meantime for any further clarifications, I am always here to help.
Best wishes.
You could be right, but no need for anti-depressants if this is the case
Detailed Answer:
Hello sir and welcome.
Thank you for writing to us.
I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help. You could be right, her age does raise doubt for pre- or peri-menopause which could easily be causing her symptoms.
But if at all, her symptoms are related to peri- or pre-menopause then hormone replacement therapy (HRT) would be more effective in treating her presentation, than anti-depressants.
The female hormones are protective in a number of aspects, including the preventing of depression and anxiety. Simply replacing the hormone will help treat the presentation, without having to use strong medication like anti-depressants.
I hope you find my response helpful sir. Please do not hesitate to write to me in the meantime for any further clarifications, I am always here to help.
Best wishes.
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