In this fast-paced society, many people accumulate stress in their daily lives and work, yet they do not know how to properly release their emotions, leading to an increasing amount of negative emotions and eventually developing severe depression.
As it is a psychological issue, many patients lose their way on the path of treatment, and some even stray further. Regrettably, leading to a lifetime of remorse. Therefore, patients must be fully prepared before undergoing treatment.
First Step: Adjusting One’s Attitude
Regardless of the circumstances, attitude is crucial, especially for those suffering from depression. Since the main cause of depression is psychological, during treatment, it is crucial to pay extra attention to the patient’s mental state, as a positive attitude is key to success.
Individuals with depression, in the early stages of the illness, have decreased psychological resilience and coping abilities due to the torment caused by various symptoms, thus before receiving treatment, it is essential for depression patients to adjust their attitude and mentally prepare themselves.
Second Step: Actively Cooperate with Treatment
Depression worsens with the progression of the illness, subjecting patients to physical and mental anguish, resulting in patients being unable to actively cooperate with treatment or even refusing it. This leads to cases where patients are not cured despite long-term treatment and repeated relapses.
Hence, patients must prepare themselves before choosing treatment, such as learning in advance about the treatment they will receive and potential situations during the treatment process to avoid being caught off guard by certain circumstances, which might ultimately worsen the depressive condition.
Third Step: Trying to Accept External Stimuli
One of the most prominent symptoms of depression is social withdrawal and rejecting external stimuli, causing individuals to detach from the outside world. Over time, patients start feeling abandoned by the world, remaining silent in their own world.
Therefore, before preparing to undergo treatment, patients can attempt to expose themselves to external stimuli, which not only reduces the torment during treatment but also shortens the journey to recovery.
Thus, for patients who are preparing to undergo treatment, it is crucial to make appropriate preparations. As the saying goes, “Be well-prepared.” Hope you are the one who comes prepared, as those who are well-prepared will ultimately succeed.
