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Sudden, intense anger during perimenopause is real — and you're not overreacting. Learn why it happens and what actually helps.

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If you have tried antidepressants and still feel stuck, numb, or hopeless, it is not the end of the road. You are not out of options, and it is not your fault.

Here are 3 symptoms you might not realize are worth mentioning to your provider:

• Feeling "not yourself" for months or years even while taking medication consistently. An estimated 30% of people with depression do not get better after trying at least two different antidepressants.

• Numbness or emotional flatness that has replaced the sadness but still does not feel like recovery. This could be a sign that a different type of treatment is needed.

• Feeling like you have already "tried everything." Advanced treatments like Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (Deep TMS) and Spravato (esketamine) are FDA-cleared options with high response rates that are covered by most insurance plans, including Medicaid.

Save this checklist for your next visit. Bring it with you. Advocating for yourself is one of the bravest things you can do when depression makes everything feel impossible. Schedule your appointment today.

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Crying over nothing, snapping at loved ones, feeling flat when life is fine? For many women in their 40s, it's not "all in your head" — it's perimenopause, and it's treatable.

Read more: https://axismh.com/perimenopause-depression/

Perinatal, prenatal, postpartum — these terms get used interchangeably, but they aren't the same. Dr. Kartiki Churi clears up the timeline and which treatment fits each.

Read more: https://axismh.com/perinatal-vs-postpartum-depression/