Menopausal depression is a challenge that many female elderly people may face. As a family, what can we do to help them get through this stage? The following are some suggestions I have drawn from my experience, which may give you some inspiration.
Listen and understand:
When female elders face menopausal depression, I find that listening and understanding are the key to help them get through this stage. I clearly remember that when my mother entered menopause, she was often in a mood swing and depressed. I know the importance of giving her support and listening at this time.
Once, I noticed that my mother was particularly depressed. She was silent and tired all day. I decided to sit quietly beside her and express my concern for her. I asked her gently if she wanted to talk to me, and my mother began to feel embarrassed to say her inner feelings.
I listened to my mother, and she told me about her menopausal discomfort and the emotional fluctuations caused by it. I didn't interrupt her, just listened quietly and gave her enough space to express her feelings.
Mom said that she felt as if her emotions were out of control, and sometimes she felt depressed because of some small things.
Through communication with my mother, I tried to understand her feelings and let her feel that I care about her and support her.
I shared some information about menopausal depression to let her know that this is a normal phenomenon, and many women will experience similar situations. I encouraged her to seek the advice of a professional doctor in order to get better help.
In the following days, I try to spend more time with my mother and do some activities she likes, such as walking and watching movies, to help her divert her attention and ease her mood. I also encouraged her to join some menopause support groups and share her experiences with other women who had similar experiences.
Provide psychological support:
Once, I decided to go for a walk with my period. I know that walking helps to relieve anxiety and stress, and it is a good way to relieve mood. We chose a park with beautiful scenery, strolled along the path and enjoyed the beauty of nature.
During the walk, Menstruation and I talked about some relaxing topics, such as family, hobbies and so on. I also encourage her to share her inner feelings and let her know that I am willing to listen and understand. Menstruation began to gradually open her heart, telling her struggle and confusion during menopause depression.
In addition to walking, I also invited menstruation to try yoga. Yoga helps to relax and balance emotions. We found some simple yoga exercises, practiced together and kept laughing. Menstruation revealed that she felt as if her emotions had been released and her body and mind had become more stretched.
I also offer some reading resources, books and articles about mental health of menopause to help menstruation better understand and cope with her emotional changes. We often spend happy time together, with deep heart-to-heart talk and relaxed laughter, which helps to relieve her depression.
Pay attention to diet and exercise:
When my mother was facing menopausal depression, I found that paying attention to diet and moderate exercise had an important influence on her getting through this stage better. I deeply realize that healthy diet and exercise habits are important factors to maintain mental health.
In order to help my mother relieve menopausal depression, I re-examined her eating habits with her. I helped her increase the proportion of fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains and nuts, and reduce the intake of high-sugar and high-salt foods.
I also encourage her to keep enough water intake, because dehydration may affect her mood and mood. We learned some healthy recipes together and cooked some delicious and healthy meals by ourselves.
Besides paying attention to diet, I also encourage my mother to exercise moderately. Together, we chose the light exercise methods suitable for her, such as walking, yoga and jogging.
Spend some time walking outdoors every day to let her feel the sunshine and the beauty of nature. I will stay with her and encourage her to stick to it. Exercise has become our common pleasure.
I also found that exercise not only helps to relieve my mother's depression, but also enhances her physique and vitality. After every exercise, she will feel relaxed and happy, which has a positive impact on her mental state.
Seek professional help:
After consulting some professional doctors, I decided to take my mother to see a psychiatrist. Psychologists understand her symptoms and illness through in-depth communication with her.
They made a personalized treatment plan for her, including medication and psychological counseling. I accompanied my mother to the doctor's office and gave her emotional support.
Psychologists not only prescribe appropriate drugs for mothers, but also help her cope with depression through psychological counseling.
After each consultation, my mother will feel at ease and her mood will gradually stabilize. She also learned some methods of companionship and support under the guidance of doctors, which made her feel the warmth of her family.
It is worth mentioning that with the help of psychologists, my mother also learned some emotional management skills to better cope with the emotional fluctuations of menopause. In this process, I always accompanied her and became her strong backing.
By seeking the help of professionals, I saw my mother gradually get out of menopausal depression. The guidance and treatment of professional doctors gradually stabilized her mood and improved her quality of life.
I understand that professional help can not only provide scientific and effective treatment for female elders, but also bring them peace of mind and self-confidence. Our company and professional support helped them better tide over this difficulty.
Beibei has something to say:
Through these experiences, I understand that it is very important to pay attention to and support the menopausal depression of female elders.
As a family, we can accompany them through this stage, provide them with psychological and life support, and help them better overcome the challenges of menopause.
Let's work together to create a warm and considerate family environment for female elders, so that they can go through menopause and meet the beautiful stage of life.