Hello everyone. I'm Zheng Lei, a psychiatrist in Guiyang.
One of my patients, when I communicated with him, he still spoke very well. But I usually like to lie in bed, my movements are relatively slow, I become particularly lazy and lazy, and I am muddy all day long, and I don't want to go out or work. In fact, it was a sign of social avoidance and self-preservation.
What about depression, it is a mental illness, mainly characterized by persistent low mood, depressive episodes lasting at least two weeks, even months, or even years.
Don't think that when a depressed person is lying down, he is emptying himself, in fact, his brain is very busy, and his brain is full of a lot of negative emotions. These emotions make them feel low and depressed. It's like a movie, scene by scene without interruption and without stopping. These crazy thoughts have been consuming the patient's physical energy, and their own internal friction is particularly serious. So, they seem to be lying down, but in fact he is more tired than normal people.
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So how can we help them?As a family member of a person with depression = Depression, here are some suggestions that can help you support your family along the way:
1. Listen and understand.
2. Provide emotional support.
3. Respect privacy and personal space.
4. Encourage daily activities.
5. Help establish regular living habits.
6. Encourage seeking professional help.
Keep in mind that depression is a serious illness and the support of family members is very important, but it is not a substitute for professional**, and it is recommended to seek medical attention offline in a timely manner.