First of all, we need to have a correct understanding of manic-depressive disorder. It is widely known that patients with manic-depressive disorder are prone to irritability and excitement. Therefore, we should avoid letting patients stay in crowded and lively environments. During regular interactions, we should maintain a friendly and patient attitude while also taking preventive measures.
Violent suppression of patients with pathological behaviors will only exacerbate their condition and fuel hostile emotions, so it is crucial to avoid responding with aggression.
Most manic-depressive patients tend to exhibit increased verbal and behavioral changes and have an inflated sense of self-worth. When faced with such situations during communication with patients, we can divert their attention to make them realize the need to focus on other activities.
What we need to do:
As family members or friends of manic-depressive patients, we must play a role in supervising, monitoring, and guiding the patient’s medication to help them overcome the afflictions of the disease at an early stage.
Manic-depressive disorder is a chronic condition. Some patients may initially fear medications with potential side effects and avoid taking them. However, with a clear and correct understanding of acute treatment medications for manic-depressive disorder, patients will certainly improve under strict adherence to medical advice.
Dietary considerations:
Emotional instability is common among manic-depressive patients. Therefore, it is advisable to avoid consuming foods that may trigger aggression, such as lamb, beef, and dog meat. Alcohol and stimulating foods like coffee, strong tea, mustard, and chili peppers should be avoided as well.
Recommended foods include lean pork with bitter gourd strips, which have a liver-cleansing and heat-reducing effect, and lily lotus seed soup, which promotes calming the mind and alleviating anxiety. Additionally, goji leaf stir-fried pig heart can nourish qi and blood, benefiting the heart and kidneys.
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