Information and opinions on health from 0 at HealthCentral.com. HealthCentral.com is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/429822/index http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/429822/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/429822/index http://www.healthcentral.com/depression/c/429822/52647/discovery Wed, 17 Dec 2008 14:02:00 -0500 0 I think this stinky brain disease (depression) started when I was a child--maybe around 7 or 8. I am now 51 and just yesterday a lightbulb came on in my head! The depression I am experiencing these days is VERY much affected by post-menopause hormone fluctuations. The more the hormones fluctuate--the worse and longer the "spells" of depression. OMG!!! I am now researching this new information! http://www.healthcentral.com/depression/c/429822/52647/discovery