In modern society, depression in old age has become an increasingly common mental health problem. It not only brings great distress to the physical and mental health of patients, but also seriously affects their quality of life. Depression in old age is often manifested by symptoms such as depressed mood, loss of interest, and cognitive decline, and one of the more obvious manifestations is "becoming lazy". Today, let's talk about the relationship between depression and lazy behavior in old age.
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that senile depression is a disease of heart dysfunction caused by various factors such as weakness of qi and blood, loss of kidney essence, and restlessness. In TCM theory, the weakness of qi and blood in the elderly is regarded as one of the main causes. Sufficient qi and blood can maintain the normal metabolism and operation of the human body, and once the qi and blood are insufficient, it will lead to problems in all aspects of the body's functions. As a result, older people with depression often feel tired and weak and lack motivation to do things, thus presenting symptoms of "becoming lazy".
In traditional Chinese medicine** in the field of depression in the elderly, there are many ancient and modern prescriptions that are widely used. Among them, the medicine that nourishes the heart qi is considered to be one of the effective means to deal with depression in old age. Danshen drink is one of the well-known prescriptions that is used in Chinese medicine for heart-related diseases such as heart disease and depression. Salvia can nourish the heart, relieve heart tension, and help improve heart function, thereby alleviating symptoms of depression. In addition, astragalus, ginseng, atractylodes and other medicinal materials are also widely used in the elderly depression, they all have the effect of nourishing qi and blood and regulating the heart.
In addition to traditional Chinese medicine**, traditional Chinese medicine also emphasizes lifestyle modifications to alleviate depression in old age. First of all, it is very important to maintain a regular sleep schedule, going to bed early and waking up early can help adjust the body's biological clock and improve the quality of sleep, which can help improve mood and mood. Secondly, doing more moderate physical exercises, such as tai chi, walking, etc., can promote blood circulation, strengthen cardiopulmonary function, and help improve mood and increase vitality. In addition, good social relationships are also very important, and maintaining close contact and communication with family and friends can boost self-confidence and alleviate depression.
It should be noted that the treatment of geriatric depression should be comprehensive, and an individualized plan should be formulated by comprehensively considering drugs, psychological counseling and traditional Chinese medicine conditioning. When using Chinese medicine**, you should follow your doctor's advice and avoid buying and taking medicines on your own.
In summary, age-related depression is a common mental health problem, and "laziness" is just one of its symptoms. Through the synthesis of traditional Chinese medicine**, including medication**, lifestyle adjustment and psychological counseling, it can effectively alleviate the symptoms of depression in the elderly and improve the quality of life. However, it should be reminded that the doctor's instructions should be followed in the process, and attention should be paid to communication and cooperation with professional doctors to obtain the best results.
Health References:
1. zhang x, tian q. therapeutic effects of danshen decoction on depressive-like beh**iors in post-stroke depression rat model. j ethnopharmacol. 2019 may 5;235:227-238.