Why Depression Hits Women Twice as Often as Men
Title: Why Depression Hits Women Twice as Often as Men (Written by Asma Asim) Dated: 30th May, 2026 You might feel heavy every morning. You feel heavy, not your body. Your chest feels tight. Your mind is like under pressure. You want to sleep all day or never sleep at all. You snap at your kids. You cry in the car. Then you go back normal like nothing happened. This is how depression lives in women. Quietly, deeply and alone. But you don't have to stay like this. Why It's More common in Women Women get depression twice as often as men. It’s not because we are physically weak. It’s because our bodies and lives are different than men. At jobs, women face more difficulties. At home, children are more dependent on mothers as compared to fathers. They have less free time for themselves than men. Your Hormones Play a Big Role Your hormones change a lot. Before your period, you may feel rage or deep sadness. In the periods, migraine, body pain and cramps make worse for women. Afte...