I m a young 69 yo woman I ve been going through major depression off and on for 30 years. I relapsed 8 months ago. I m on meds, but they don t always help. I m having a real bad day today for no reason. Just real emotional. I walk dogs everyday & eat well & I m not fat. My hormones are way out of wack. I m on bioidentical hormone cream for about 5 months. My hormones went up, but still out of balance. Now there re way out of wack again. I feel like I m going insane. I m not giving up, but I can t stand living this way the rest of my life. I have longevity in my family
His had gone through your concern. It is late lite depression. You have past history of depression then need to take medicines on 1st priority. In old age sertraline/mirtazapine is the choice to treat depression. Apart from medicines psychological and social support is must. Keep bust to do daily routine and do not let your self alone. Recreational and rehabilitation in old age is also helpful. Routine physical check up and treatment of any physical illness is also part of psychological treatment. Proper sleep/diet/rest/daily exercise and activity can help. I hope ii have answered your query. Feel free to ask. Thank you. Get well soon.