With the acceleration of life pace and the increase in work pressure, in recent years, there have been more and more people around us suffering from depression, and a very surprising situation is that the occurrence of depression among college students is also increasing. Why does this situation occur?
Why is depression among college students on the rise? 3 realistic reasons worth reflecting upon
Psychological changes.
The high incidence of depression among college students is closely related to psychological changes. College is the dream palace for everyone, and many people imagine it to be too ideal. When they enter college, reality may differ greatly from their expectations, causing a psychological gap and making it easy to trigger depression.
Low independence
Before entering college, parents took care of everything, and all one needed to do was study. However, after entering college, lacking parental care, one has to face everything alone. Moreover, one has to deal with classmates, teachers, and interpersonal relationships, which can create a sense of fear, low independence, and increased psychological fragility, leading to a higher incidence of depression.
Employment pressure:
With the acceleration of life pace, employment pressure is also enormous, especially for third-year students who are about to enter society. The pressure of employment invisibly adds a great burden to individuals, making them feel very worried, fearful, and confused. If one remains in a state of panic for a long time, the symptoms of depression will be more pronounced.
So, what are the manifestations of college students suffering from depression? In fact, if you observe carefully, it is not difficult to find that they often accompany some mantras.
People with mild depression may have four “mantras,” which one resonates with you?
I’m worthless: Many individuals with mild depression tend to say that they are worthless, excessively self-denying and lacking confidence. In fact, this is just a personal psychological factor, putting too much pressure on oneself.
It’s all my fault: People with mild depression, in their daily lives, tend to blame themselves for anything bad that happens or any mistake they make, thinking that they are dragging everyone down. They often say, “It’s all my fault,” overly negative and burdening themselves psychologically.
Living well is meaningless: Most people with mild depression are very negative in their daily lives and may even spread negative thoughts to those around them. They often say that living well is meaningless, especially when faced with setbacks and sadness, which make them feel even worse, sometimes unwilling to communicate with others.
If I die, you’ll be better off:
Some patients with depression often have thoughts of suicide or self-harm, believing that they have been burdening those around them and that their lives are meaningless. Therefore, they often say, “If I die, you’ll be better off.”
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