Depression is a common mental illness whose symptoms include low mood, loss of interest, lack of energy, and other manifestations. In our daily life, it is very likely that we will come across some people who are suffering from depression around us. We should give more understanding and care to these people. This article will introduce some people who may suffer from depression from the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, combined with ancient and modern prescriptions, and provide corresponding nursing suggestions.
1. Emotionally sensitive people.
Many people are emotionally sensitive, they are easily influenced by the external environment, and their mood swings are greater. In people who are emotionally sensitive, some people may experience depression due to the long-term accumulation of negative emotions such as sadness and disappointment. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that poor mood can lead to stagnation of qi, which in turn leads to the occurrence of diseases. Therefore, we should pay more attention to people who are emotionally sensitive, try to create a relaxed and pleasant environment, communicate with them, and listen to their inner world.
2. Lovelorns.
Falling out of love is a hardship and pain that many people experience in their lives. Once the lovelorn person's emotions cannot be regulated and released, it is possible to further develop depression. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that after falling out of love, the heart is sad and depressed, which can easily lead to qi stagnation and blood stasis, which will affect heart function. Therefore, we should give emotional support and understanding to those who have fallen out of love, help them find new hobbies, and guide them to face changes in their lives positively.
3. People with high professional pressure.
In modern society, competition is fierce, and career pressure has become a common problem for many people. Long-term exposure to high-intensity work pressure can easily lead to physical and mental exhaustion, which can lead to depression. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that excessive pressure will damage the heart and spleen, which in turn will affect the flow of qi and blood. Therefore, for people with high occupational stress, we should encourage them to arrange their work and rest time reasonably, and promote appropriate exercise and relaxation methods to help them relieve stress.
Fourth, people who live alone.
Living alone is one of the causes of depression in many people. Lack of support from family, love, and friendship can make people feel lonely and helpless. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that loneliness can lead to restlessness and imbalance in the heart, spleen, qi and blood. Therefore, for people who live alone, we should give them more care and companionship, guide them to participate in social activities, and expand their social circle.
5. People who have been suffering from long-term diseases.
People with chronic diseases often need to be controlled by long-term medications, and they may experience negative emotions due to the distress of the disease. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that illness hurts the righteous qi and can easily cause qi stagnation and blood stasis, which can lead to depression. Therefore, for people who suffer from long-term diseases, we should give positive psychological counseling to help them establish a positive attitude towards life, adjust their mentality, and promote physical and mental health.
Conclusion: Depression is a serious mental illness that has a great impact on the physical and mental health of patients. Everyone can suffer from depression, and people around you can suffer from depression as well. Therefore, we should actively pay attention to the people around us, provide support and care. TCM provides many nursing advice to people, but it is important that we listen and care with sincerity in order to better help them get out of the predicament of depression.
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References: 1Depression Professional Committee of the Chinese Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Clinical practice guidelines for depression in traditional Chinese medicine[J].Chinese Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2017, 35(3): 643-646