Menopause and Depression: Expert Answers

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"Why Am I Tired and Angry?": Your Menopause and Depression Questions, Expertly Answered

Carol Landau, Ph.D., responds to message board posts on mood changes and "the change" (11 Photos)

Carol Landau PhD on Jul 13, 2011 at 5:11PM

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a Carol Landau PhD on Jul 13, 2011 at 5:07PM

"I just turned 51. I'm tired all the time but struggle with insomnia. I have no interest in anything. I get angry often. I have hot flashes and night sweats. My mother says it's menopause and to just suck it up. My sister says it's depression and that I need to talk to a doctor." --piananana

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