Can depression cause hair loss in women?

I have been shedding so much hair lately and it is making me feel even more down. Does the hair loss stop once we start feeling better mentally, or do we need special medical treatments for it?

I ignored my massive hair fall for six months thinking it was just temporary stress and depression. By the time I went to a doctor, my iron levels had dropped dangerously low and I had developed PCOS. Please get a proper blood test done instead of waiting like I did.

My wife went through a tough phase and her hair brush looked like a small bird's nest every morning. Stress is a major culprit. Though honestly, looking at our joint bank statements gives both of us hair loss these days!

I am literally crying seeing how thin my ponytail has become since my depression started. Has anyone else experienced this severe shedding and managed to get their thickness back? I am so scared I will go bald.

My sister went through a really bad depressive phase last year and her hair was thinning out crazy fast. Once she started therapy and stopped skipping meals, her hair slowly recovered. It definitely happens, so hang in there.

Yes, burnout and depression completely disrupt your hair growth cycle. Practically speaking, you don't have time for complex 10-step hair routines when you are mentally low. Just focus on taking a basic multivitamin and booking a quick doctor checkup.