Many of you may have seen such news online or on TV, like a mother suffering from postpartum depression jumping off a building while holding her child; some office workers under immense pressure from car loans and mortgages may also have suicidal thoughts under such emotional strain… From this, it can be seen that depression is becoming more and more common in people’s lives, so it is essential to prevent its onset in advance.
However, many depression patients may not be able to notice it in the early stages, and suicidal thoughts may arise when it worsens. In fact, if depression can be detected early on, perhaps its budding can be nipped in the bud. Depression may show some noticeable signs in the beginning, which most people often overlook. Let us analyze them together.
People with “depression” typically have these common characteristics, which can be easily observed
Negative emotions persisting for over 2 weeks: When negative emotions linger for an extended period without relief, and without knowing how to confide in others to alleviate stress and the like, the longer these emotions accompany you, the greater the chance of developing depression. If these emotions are not well alleviated and persist for over two weeks, you should pay more attention as this is likely an early manifestation of depression. It’s best to confide in someone promptly or seek help from a professional psychologist to make adjustments.
Lack of appetite frequently: With society’s continuous development leading to improved living standards, many individuals often find themselves under high stress, which can gradually affect their emotions and gastrointestinal health, easily leading to liver diseases, gastrointestinal issues, and even depression. Poor mood, prolonged lack of communication with others can also impact one’s appetite.
Insomnia due to emotional reasons often: Negative emotions tend to affect one’s sleep quality to a certain extent, leading to disrupted routines, resulting in insomnia, affecting work and study efficiency the following day. It can worsen your mental state, long-term insomnia can further affect your emotions, trapping you in long-term negativity.
Inability to focus frequently: If you find yourself unable to concentrate on tasks for a period, your emotions may be affecting your work status, preventing you from focusing. Attention should be given if this persists even during critical situations, as long-term negative emotions can hinder normal brain function, subjecting your body to torment.
Frequent feelings of fatigue: Many early-stage depression patients often feel persistently exhausted, constantly feeling the urge to sleep, even after long hours of rest, feeling physically weak and eventually isolating themselves, unwilling to go out, which can increase the likelihood of developing depression.
In conclusion: Once caught in a dilemma, it can seriously affect your physical health, tormenting not only those around you but also leading the patient into suicidal thoughts, inadvertently causing greater harm to their family. There are unique groups around us, like expectant mothers, who are prone to postpartum or antenatal depression, where it’s crucial for you as an expectant father to be more attentive.
Hence, it is crucial to timely adjust your emotions in daily life. Stress is good, but don’t let it overpower you in the long run. Turn stress into motivation, allowing it to drive you forward and make you stronger.
Furthermore, spend more time outdoors, communicate often with family and friends, release your stress, vent any dissatisfaction or negative emotions pent up inside, allowing your mind and body to recover, which also aids in preventing depression. At this time, families should learn to provide company and support.
