Posted by ZAPPA on January 19, 2004, at 14:36:13
I am a 48 year old female undergoing psychotherapy and drug treatment for severe depression. I have asked my M.D. and my psychiatrist of the relation of depression to the possible onset of menopause. They pretty much blew off the suggestion instructing me to continue with Effexor XR and psychotherapy. Problem is, the Effexor is giving me "brain zaps" and my doc wants me to stop the med cold turkey.I have been off for about 7 days but the zaps are increasing but less severe.
I am wondering if I could benefit by hormome therapy for the depression. I went through severe depression after the births of each of my three children, but I survived, or so it seems. It makes sense to me that my problem could be hormone related. Does this hit home with anyone?
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