Nowadays, life is getting faster, and people’s stress is increasing. Being in a high-pressure situation for a long time without emotional release can have a certain impact on one’s mental health, leading to an increased risk of depression.
In recent years, the number of people suffering from depression has also been on the rise. This can affect individual health in the long run. Hence, it is important to pay attention to proactive prevention and learn to adjust one’s mental health status.
What is depression?
Depression is a mental disorder characterized by persistent feelings of low mood, loss of interest, fatigue, lack of energy, difficulty concentrating, changes in sleep and appetite, and in severe cases, thoughts of suicide. Depressed individuals may exhibit irritability, anger, complaints, and feelings of loneliness, lack of confidence, and motivation, making it difficult for them to enjoy life.
Although individuals with depression may show such emotions, it is important to respect their feelings and provide support and help. If you or someone around you shows symptoms of depression, seek help from a professional doctor promptly. It is also essential to focus on mental health, face life positively, and communicate more with family and friends.
People with mild depression often have five “mantras” that you sincerely hope they haven’t said:
“So frustrated”: For some individuals with mild depression, their ability to cope with stress is relatively low. They may become unusually irritable when faced with distressing situations, often saying “So frustrated” frequently.
Over time, this mood can become increasingly melancholic, worsening the situation of depression and affecting the body. Therefore, if someone around you frequently says this, you should pay attention to offering appropriate encouragement.
“It’s all my fault”: For individuals with depression, they also feel very inferior, believing that they are dragging everyone down by being inadequate and often say, “It’s all my fault, I didn’t do this well.” This will gradually undermine their self-confidence and increase the burden on their mind, exacerbating the situation of depression and affecting the body. Thus, if you have such people around you, it is crucial to provide timely guidance.
“I’m worthless”: Individuals with mild depression often remain in a state of self-denial, believing they cannot do anything well, continuously diminishing themselves and feeling utterly useless. They may frequently say, “I am a worthless person,” which will gradually lower their self-confidence and worsen the depression. Therefore, if you have such individuals around you, pay attention to guiding them appropriately to avoid affecting their mental health.
“Life is meaningless”: For individuals with depression, they may lose hope in life and gradually feel that living is utterly meaningless. Being in this negative state for an extended period may even lead to suicidal thoughts. Hence, if you have such people around you, provide timely guidance to instill a positive outlook on life and prevent their emotions from deteriorating.
“If I die, you’ll all be better off”: For individuals with mild depression, being in a depressive state for a long time may make them feel that everything they do is burdensome to others. Over time, the idea of suicide becomes increasingly prominent. They believe that others will be better off if they die, thus leading to suicidal thoughts. If you have such individuals around you, make sure to offer timely advice and prevent them from taking the wrong path.
How to guide others and prevent depression?
The key to preventing depression is maintaining both physical and mental health. Here are some suggestions:
1. Maintain a positive attitude towards life. Enjoy life as much as possible, find pleasure, and keep an optimistic mindset.
2. Ensure physical health by paying attention to diet, exercising, maintaining a regular routine, cultivating good habits, which can enhance the body’s resistance and reduce the occurrence of mental issues.
3. Develop good social relationships by communicating more with family and friends, avoiding excessive isolation.
4. Learn to cope with stress. When facing external pressures and challenges, listen to your inner self, seek help, and avoid indulging in negative emotions.
If someone around you shows symptoms of depression, you can use the following guidance methods:
1. Listen more, understand the other person’s feelings and situation.
2. Avoid forcefully persuading or intervening excessively, and seek help from professionals.
3. Provide support and assistance, encourage actively seeking solutions to problems.
4. While ensuring your safety, offer warm hugs and comfort.
Do you have anything else you would like to add? You can share your thoughts in the comments below. #Listen to the doctor’s experience#
