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Menopausal, High BP, Mood Swings, Mild Depression. On Wellbutrin. Why Is It Difficult To Lose Weight?

Hi there. I am 53 years old and am just starting menopause. I have high blood pressure and am taking medication for that. For the past few months it has been fluctuating between normal and very high. Lately, I ve been feeling very weepy - I can cry at the drop of a hat and I m not even kidding. I spent the day crying at my desk at work just the other day....for no reason. For the past few months my memory is very bad. When people talk to me I find it hard to concentrate on what they re saying and I only hear half of what they re saying. I was diagnosed with mild depression about 15 years ago and have been taking Wellbutrin (300mg/daily) since that time. I ve taken myself off of the drug 3 times in that time for about a year at a time. I m having extreme difficulty losing weight...it s all in my belly. I m having trouble sleeping - I fall asleep fine, it s staying asleep that is the problem. I feel like I m going crazy.
Fri, 15 Nov 2013
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Hello ma'am and welcome.

All your symptoms are associated with menopause. Women undergo many changes during menopause, which is why most of them are advised to visit a doctor to cope with all the changea and to make things more comfortable for them.

Pre-existing depression also can get worse during menopause due to a drop in hormone levels which used to help control and maintain good mood and happiness. I would advise you to revisit your psychiatrist and also consult a gynecologist for correction of your hormone levels which will be the ultimate help.

Hope this helps.

Best wishes.
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Menopausal, High BP, Mood Swings, Mild Depression. On Wellbutrin. Why Is It Difficult To Lose Weight?

Hello ma am and welcome. All your symptoms are associated with menopause. Women undergo many changes during menopause, which is why most of them are advised to visit a doctor to cope with all the changea and to make things more comfortable for them. Pre-existing depression also can get worse during menopause due to a drop in hormone levels which used to help control and maintain good mood and happiness. I would advise you to revisit your psychiatrist and also consult a gynecologist for correction of your hormone levels which will be the ultimate help. Hope this helps. Best wishes.