The acceleration of the pace of life, which was originally a joyful event, has led to negative emotions not being effectively released due to excessive mental and physical stress, which can eventually trigger a series of psychological diseases, with depression being one of them. #LoveCareWellness#
According to relevant data, as of now, there are over 350 million depression patients worldwide, with 45 million people in China alone suffering from depression. This means that there are 4 to 5 depression patients among every 1000 individuals. The high incidence of depression has prompted many citizens to reconsider this particular psychological disorder.
Due to insufficient awareness of the disease among citizens, systematic treatment cannot be initiated immediately, leading to the continued deterioration of depressive conditions. Depression patients often exhibit persistent low mood as the main clinical manifestation, with some severely affected individuals even contemplating suicide or self-harm to seek attention and satisfaction through self-harm.
China has witnessed several cases of celebrities committing suicide due to depression. The well-known “Brother of the Nation,” Leslie Cheung, for example, ended his life by jumping off a building on April 1st, April Fool’s Day, unable to endure the torment of depression. Similarly, the popular actor Qiao Renliang also committed suicide due to depression.
Depression is not a minor ailment, and once detected, it is crucial to actively seek the assistance of professional psychologists and adhere to timely medication treatment to avoid exacerbating the condition.
The 1st sentence: “I’m really tired, can you guys stop bothering me?”
Under extreme depressive moods, depression patients gradually lose confidence and hope in life, often uttering phrases like “I’m really tired, can you guys stop bothering me?”
Depression patients just want to isolate themselves in dark corners, avoiding going out, communicating with others, and being perpetually engulfed in extreme depression, which makes them mentally and physically exhausted, completely lacking vitality, appearing listless like frost-bitten eggplant, unable to muster enthusiasm for anything.
The 2nd sentence: “Ah!”
Depression patients often sigh deeply, in a state of self-denial and extreme melancholy moods, contrasting sharply with lively and cheerful individuals around them. They hold great aversion towards everything, preferring to isolate themselves in dark corners and yearning for solitude.
The 3rd sentence: “I am really useless, I can’t do anything right.”
Depression patients tend to blame themselves for every misfortune in life, feeling utterly worthless and incompetent, believing they are a burden and incapable of doing anything right, constantly belittling themselves and elevating others, fostering a sense of severe depression and exacerbating their mental condition.
The 4th sentence: “I’m so annoyed.”
Depression patients spend at least 20 hours out of the 24 feeling extremely annoyed, frequently expressing “I’m so annoyed” on their lips.
Internally, depression patients are exceedingly fragile and sensitive; encountering minor irritants, setbacks, or difficulties in life can trigger profound melancholy and despondency, making them averse to communication with others, gradually suffocating under excessive worry. When emotions erupt, they become overwhelmingly exasperated and may find pleasure and relief in throwing things or self-harm.
The 5th sentence: “I have no attachment to this world, might as well just die.”
Remaining in a state of profound despondency and depression for extended periods, if not promptly rectified, depression will only worsen, negatively affecting the mental and emotional well-being of patients. Encouragement and guidance can help alleviate their inner suppression.
If those around them validate some of the depressive notions of depression patients, the desire to escape grows stronger, with patients feeling no attachment to the world, seeing life as hopeless, dreamless, and bereft of a future, considering death a preferable option.
The 6th sentence: “As long as I leave, you all can be at peace.”
The most severe consequences of depression are suicide and self-harm. Depression patients may not harm others but find solace and pleasure in self-harm.
Watching loved ones and friends suffer while feeling powerless, depression patients might think that only by leaving can they ease the burden on others, seeking validation and attention through leaving this world. Without timely communication, depressed individuals may ultimately seek relief through exiting this world.
1. Are you disinterested in everything?
Yes (1 point), No (0 points)
2. Do you feel like a failure, having achieved nothing?
Yes (1 point), No (0 points)
3. Do you have no appetite, finding all food tasteless?
Yes (1 point), No (0 points)
4. Do you often feel unfocused?
Yes (1 point), No (0 points)
5. Do you frequently have thoughts of escaping?
Yes (1 point), No (0 points)
6. Do you blame yourself for things that have gone wrong?
Yes (1 point), No (0 points)
7. Do you lack motivation to work and feel life is hopeless?
Yes (1 point), No (0 points)
8. Do you often lose your temper over trivial matters?
Yes (1 point), No (0 points)
9. Do you find everything extremely challenging?
Yes (1 point), No (0 points)
10. Do you often think life isn’t worth living?
Yes (1 point), No (0 points)
11. Do you feel extremely lonely, as if alone in the world?
Yes (1 point), No (0 points)
12. Do you often fear and believe your future is bleak?
Yes (1 point), No (0 points)
13. Are you frequently worried about your health?
Yes (1 point), No (0 points)
14. Do you feel extremely low-spirited in the mornings and evenings?
Yes (1 point), No (0 points)
15. Do you lack interest in everything around you and find it hard to motivate yourself?
Yes (1 point), No (0 points)
Test results revealed:
0-4 points, no tendency towards depression
5-7 points, occasional depressive emotions
7-10 points, mild tendency towards depression
10-13 points, moderate tendency towards depression
13-15 points, severe tendency towards depression.
