Depression and the increased risk of heart disease in women
13 out of the top 20 feeds on my cardiac news reader were all pointing at one topic. And I mean all of them…
Depression, women and heart disease. I have written about this so many times in the past. Our emotional and physical self all works as one. Never be too proud to admit when it is time to seek help for depression.
Symptoms of depression include:
- Loss of interest in normal daily activities
- Feeling sad or down
- Feeling hopeless
- Crying spells for no apparent reason
- Problems sleeping
- Trouble focusing or concentrating
- Difficulty making decisions
- Unintentional weight gain or loss
- Irritability
- Restlessness
- Being easily annoyed
- Feeling fatigued or weak
- Feeling worthless
- Loss of interest in sex
Learning to control our emotions as women will help our heart health and decrease our risk of heart disease.
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Jul 21, 2008 at 1:46 am
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Acupuncture
Jul 21, 2008 at 8:45 pm
Thank you for your post. I know women hear this over and over, but the repeated exposure and the list of symptoms will hopefully direct more women to take care of themselves. As an acupuncturist, I have numerous people - men or women - come in for acupuncture and/or Chinese herbs for depression and do find great relief. Bringing the system back into balance with acupuncture, herbs, exercise, and other methods can affect one’s mood and overall well being in a very positive way! Thanks, again!
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