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Suggest Remedy For Mood Swings And Low Motivation

yes Iam 48years old have gone through menopause about 3 half years ago I know I don t get the hot but feel maybe I suffer from the moods but possibly stress causing this my hubby calls me sensitive lol. I have just started taking Angeliq and I am really worried I going to put on weight always been on the bigger side, I am generally a healthy person but of late Iam struggling with energy and motivation
Fri, 14 Nov 2014
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It is common to develop mood swings, irritability, sensitivity in post menopausal years. The reason behind these symptoms is loss of hormonal levels. Your symptoms like mood swings, lack of motivation, tiredness, lack of energy, stress, sensitiveness etc are possibly due to menopausal syndrome only. Hormonal drugs were prescribed but you stopped them because of fear of gaining weight.

A lot of other medicines prove useful in post menopausal mood swings. Medicines like Duloxetine, Venlafaxine have proven roles in controlling mood swings and other symptoms of menopausal syndrome. These drugs will also help in improving depressive symptoms. I would request you to consult a Psychiatrist for detailed prescription.

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Suggest Remedy For Mood Swings And Low Motivation

Hello Thanks for asking from HCM It is common to develop mood swings, irritability, sensitivity in post menopausal years. The reason behind these symptoms is loss of hormonal levels. Your symptoms like mood swings, lack of motivation, tiredness, lack of energy, stress, sensitiveness etc are possibly due to menopausal syndrome only. Hormonal drugs were prescribed but you stopped them because of fear of gaining weight. A lot of other medicines prove useful in post menopausal mood swings. Medicines like Duloxetine, Venlafaxine have proven roles in controlling mood swings and other symptoms of menopausal syndrome. These drugs will also help in improving depressive symptoms. I would request you to consult a Psychiatrist for detailed prescription. Thanks, hope this helps you