What is depression?
Depression is one of the four major diseases in the world, but the recognition and medical prevention of depression in our country is still at a relatively low level. The clinical manifestation of depression is a persistent low mood in patients. In the early stages, the symptoms of depression are not very obvious, but in the later stages, it can manifest as extreme sadness, feelings of inferiority, and a desire to end one’s life, even leading to thoughts of self-harm.
In recent years, the number of people suffering from depression in our country has been increasing, but very few have received proper attention. By the time the condition develops, it becomes increasingly difficult to cure, and the cure rate is very low. Human emotions are quite simple, generally encompassing joy, anger, sorrow, and happiness. In fact, early signs of depression often manifest in speech; let’s take a closer look.
In the early stages of depression, there are often “four implied phrases.” If someone around you expresses these, they are not being dramatic, please help them.
“It’s meaningless”
People with depression lack dopamine, which leads them to be unable to feel joy; even when things should be enjoyable, they do not understand why they should feel happy. When they see others laughing, they feel very irritable.
This is primarily because a lack of dopamine in the body results in an inability to generate neural excitement, making everything seem meaningless. Severe patients may feel as if they are imprisoned, unable to escape their situation.
“I’m really useless”
In the face of reality, everyone experiences significant pressure, whether it’s related to housing, cars, children, or fluctuations in work. For some, this pressure may lead to a feeling of being unable to keep up with the pace of the times, leaving them mentally and physically exhausted. Over time, this can lead to a state of anxiety.
Especially when faced with extremely difficult situations and their own abilities are insufficient to resolve them, they may start to complain about their lack of capability. Over time, this can slowly develop into feelings of inferiority, further fueling the progression toward depression.
“I’m very agitated and anxious”
Patients suffering from depression often experience considerable mental distress, frequently feeling tightness in the chest and palpitations. This tightness and anxiety can lead to a lack of a sense of security, worsening the condition. Additionally, due to mental issues, patients may present with symptoms that hospitals cannot diagnose, leading them to worry even more about potentially having a severe illness, heightening their anxiety.
“I might as well be dead” “Living is so meaningless”
As the pressure in their hearts becomes heavier and their internal frustrations have no outlet, when depression reaches a certain severity, some patients may develop suicidal thoughts and contemplate plans to carry them out, but they often lack the courage to do so.
Moreover, for those suffering from depression, telling them to be strong is often ineffective; it may be better to straightforwardly convey that they are simply unwell, similar to having a cold. If they can confront it bravely, they will gradually recover. As family members, the most important thing at this moment is to provide companionship rather than reprimand.
