Dongbo Psychological Counseling, as a professional medical institution dedicated to mental health, has significant advantages in the diagnosis and treatment of depression. The counseling center has a team of professional psychological counselors with rich experience and expertise, capable of providing personalized counseling services to patients.
1. Analysis of Depression Symptoms
The symptoms of depression typically include low mood, slowed thinking, decreased willpower, sleep disorders, changes in appetite and weight, self-denial and self-blame, as well as anxiety and restlessness. These symptoms may occur individually or simultaneously, and the severity and duration of symptoms can vary from person to person.
Low mood: Patients often feel down, depressed, and helpless, losing interest in daily activities and pursuits. They may frequently feel sad, hopeless, and even lose confidence in the future.
Slowed thinking: Patients may experience a slowdown in their thinking speed, become sluggish in their reactions, and find it difficult to concentrate. In severe cases, they may feel confused or unable to make decisions.
Decreased willpower: Patients may become unmotivated, lose interest in daily activities, and may even find it difficult to complete basic daily tasks. They may withdraw, avoid social activities, or lose interest in activities they previously enjoyed.
Sleep disorders: Patients with depression may experience sleep problems such as difficulty falling asleep, waking up early, or oversleeping. These sleep issues can further affect the patient’s emotional state, creating a vicious cycle.
Changes in appetite and weight: Patients may experience changes in appetite, such as loss of appetite or binge eating. These changes can lead to weight loss or gain, further impacting the patient’s physical health.
Self-denial and self-blame: Patients often harbor negative evaluations of themselves, excessively belittling themselves, and may even feel inferior or helpless. They may struggle to accurately assess their own abilities and worth, falling into a trap of self-denial.
Anxiety and restlessness: Patients with depression may also experience symptoms of anxiety, such as tension, restlessness, fear, or irritability.
2. Early Symptoms of Depression
The early symptoms of depression are often easily overlooked or misunderstood, but they are key to the diagnosis and treatment of depression. Here are some common early symptoms of depression:
Persistent low mood: Patients may feel a continuous sense of sadness, depression, or hopelessness, losing interest or pleasure in daily activities. This mood may last for several weeks or more.
Loss of interest or pleasure: Patients may lose interest in activities, hobbies, or social interactions that they usually enjoy, unable to experience the joy or satisfaction they once felt.
Fatigue and lack of energy: Patients may feel persistent fatigue, lethargy, and lack of energy, even after resting.
Sleep problems: Patients may have difficulty falling asleep, waking up early, struggling to maintain sleep, or sleeping too much.
Changes in appetite: Patients may experience decreased or increased appetite, leading to weight loss or gain.
Decreased attention and concentration: Patients may find it difficult to concentrate, experience memory issues, have a decreased ability to make decisions, and show reduced efficiency in tasks.
Decreased self-worth: Patients may have negative evaluations or pessimistic feelings about themselves, feeling inferior, useless, or helpless.
Dongbo takes “Serving the health of billions of families” as its corporate mission, ensuring that everyone troubled by psychological issues can receive health counseling and guidance from Dongbo.
If you or someone around you is experiencing the above symptoms, it is advised to seek medical attention promptly and consult a professional doctor. The Dongbo Psychological Counseling Center will provide comprehensive counseling services to the majority of patients. At the same time, we also call on all sectors of society to enhance their understanding and awareness of depression, providing more care and support for patients.
