The Influence of Depression and Anxiety on Body Systems Responsive to Stress Caroline Dott, PhD Recent researchers suggest that depression and anxiety disrupt primary systems in the body responsive to stress . This disruption results in bodily and emotional responses such as changes in sleep and appetite , loss of interest in sexuality , and the disorganization of circadian rhythms .
Studies find a very high coexistence of anxiety and depression in individuals of the same family .
Know your own family history and be aware of possible continuing psychological trends in yourself. These women are predisposed to be the most vulnerable to experiencing a more difficult menopause. One way to determine if you are hyper-responsive is by talking with many other women and learning how they respond to events similar to events in your life, in their lives. There is no right or wrong way to respond, only how each individual woman responds.