She is so optimistic and cheerful, so sunny and healthy
Why is it depression?
In fact, depression has its own diagnostic criteria, as well as its own occurrence and development laws, not every depressed person will show a pessimistic state, let alone simply judge by the person's external performance or personality.
Therefore, anyone, regardless of personality, can suffer from depression.
Doctor Reminder!
These 4 key groups need to be vigilant against the high incidence of depression!
01 Depression in high-pressure occupational groups
Young and middle-aged people aged 20-50 are at high risk of depression. It is generally caused by the fast pace of life, high work pressure, high mental tension, indifference in interpersonal relationships, and accumulation of negative emotions.
02 Depression in the elderly
It is mainly caused by negative events such as grief, separation, illness, decline in physical health and function, sensory decline and cognitive decline, and cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases and other vascular diseases that are prone to comorbid depression. It usually presents with irritability, anxiety, physical symptoms, cognitive impairment, "pseudodementia", ......
03 Adolescent depression
It is mainly caused by peer comparison pressure, adolescence, high academic expectations, and digital ** addiction. The main manifestations are loss of appetite, fatigue and weakness, difficulty falling asleep, etc.
04 Maternal depression
Generally, it refers to a depressive mood episode within 6 weeks after giving birth, which can last throughout the puerperium, and sometimes even before the child goes to school. It can recover spontaneously in 3-6 months, but it can last for 1-2 years in severe cases, and there is a 20%-30% ** rate in re-pregnancy.
I don't understand!
It's just that I'm pregnant and giving birth to a baby, why do I get depressed?
For women, pregnancy and childbirth are a happy thing, which means that a new life is about to come, and at the same time, a new stage of life is also entered.
However, physical problems such as morning sickness, low back pain, dizziness, fatigue, sweating, drowsiness or decreased sleep during pregnancy and childbirth may cause anxiety, depression, irritability, headache, insomnia and other emotional problems.
In addition, changes in the living environment, physiological and psychological changes and other factors may also lead to the occurrence of psychological problems in women.
Attention!
Bad mood during pregnancy may harm the baby!
01 Increase the chance of preterm birth
Stress during pregnancy increases the chances of a premature baby. Therefore, if the expectant mother is too stressed, she must express the pressure to avoid miscarriage and premature birth.
02 The baby is underweight
Stress during pregnancy can also affect your baby's weight, resulting in a baby who is underweight. This is due to the fact that the body mechanism of the expectant mother is under the influence of stress, the appetite decreases, and the nutrient intake is too low, resulting in the baby being on the light side.
03 Infant sleep disorders
Studies have shown that babies born to expectant mothers who suffer from chronic stress during pregnancy are more likely to have sleep disorders, which can lead to a number of health and psychological problems.
04 Infant behavioural problems
Babies born to expectant mothers who are overstressed during pregnancy may also have behavioral problems.
So,What should I do if I have depression during pregnancy and childbirth?
１.Take the initiative to seek medical attention and cooperate**.
Conduct a psychological assessment in a timely manner, and try your best to cooperate and accept**. Through active intervention and intervention, the depressive state of pregnant mothers can be improved.
２.Rely on your loved ones and strengthen communication.
Try to rely on the warm, trustworthy people around you and take the initiative to confide in them, whether it is a lover, parents, siblings, girlfriends, etc. If you can't find such a person around, you can consider finding a counselor for yourself.
３.Integrate into a support team.
Through online or offline channels, find mothers who have similar experiences and feelings. Gain understanding and gain some new perspectives and new ways to solve problems.
４.Learn to take care of yourself.
Strengthen nutrition, ensure enough sleep time, look at your phone less, exercise appropriately, and face some troublesome things optimistically.