5 Causes Of Depression You Need To Know About (For Women Over 40)

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5 Causes Of Depression You Need To Know About (For Women Over 40)
#5. Lack of Sleep
Disrupted sleep has a major impact on all areas of our life, so it’s no surprise that poor sleep plays a crucial role in mood disorders, like depression.
There’s a clear link between sleep disorders and depression, with about 3 quarters of depressed patients presenting with symptoms of insomnia.
It’s now well known that insomnia is a common symptom of depression, with some studies identifying that it’s present among around 40% of adults with depression.
#4. Diet
The relationship between our diet and mental health is closely linked.
The typical western diet is lacking in important nutrients that are essential for our mood and mental health.
Nutritional deficiencies in magnesium, B12, folate, and vitamin D have been widely identified as risk factors for depression.
#3. Poor gut health
You may be surprised to know that our gut health plays a crucial role in our mood and mental wellbeing.
The gut-brain connection provides a powerful feedback system that’s in constant communication.
When we are stressed, this line of communication is disrupted by things like our microbial balance or stress, and we can experience problems with both our digestive function and our mental health.
#2. Hormones
From puberty to menopause, our hormones play a crucial role in the mood changes that are so commonly seen by women of all ages!
Hormonal imbalances like excess estrogen or low progesterone can inhibit the ability of our neurotransmitters, like serotonin - which plays a crucial role in our mood.
Along with hormonal imbalances which can occur for various reasons like stress or nutrient deficiencies, milestones like childbirth and menopause can bring on hormonal changes that significantly impact our mood.
#1. Stress
Stressful life events are characterized by a series of psychological and physiological changes, activating the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis.
This stimulates the sympathetic nervous system, which is our fight or flight response.
Research shows that chronic stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system actually plays a huge role in depression and other mood disorders.
Studies have identified that the high output of cortisol experienced during chronic stress is a major cause of depression.
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