It's been almost 7 years since I was first diagnosed with depression.
I still remember that the first ** was not smooth, and it took a year to gradually get on the right track, and finally achieved clinical **.
However, in the past two years, due to some complicated experiences, fortunately, the condition is controllable, and now it is in the consolidation stage of taking medication.
Looking back on the road over the years, I deeply feel the hardships and believe that other depressed friends are also facing similar challenges. So, I hope that my experience can provide some practical references for those who are experiencing depression. If you find that your condition is capricious, or the results are not showing up for a long time, the following 3 tips may help you. 
Tip 1See a doctor in a timely manner and insist on regular follow-upI think many people should have heard or seen the relevant science about depression to seek medical attention in time. But knowing is knowing, there are actually quite few things that have been done. Just like before I was diagnosed with depression, I was aware that there was an abnormality in my emotional and physical responses. However, at that time, I would rather find various information on the Internet to "self-diagnose" than go to the hospital. One is to always hold on to the luck mentality, feeling that I shouldn't have a big problem;The second is what to do if you are worried about going to the hospital and getting severe depression. It was also the lack of timely medical treatment in the early stage that caused me to spend a very torturous life and delay the condition. Because of the uncertainty, but all kinds of abnormal symptoms point to depression, the whole person has been circulating in the emotional state of doubt, denial, and fear, and the mental state is getting worse and worse, and the condition is further aggravated unintentionally. Later, it was under the guidance of my parents that I went to the hospital and was finally diagnosed with moderate depression and anxiety. In addition, the first time of depression will not be very short, and the follow-up will be involved in the middle. In the early stage, I was also very resistant to regular follow-up visits, because I had to fill out various scales and face doctor's inquiries every time, which made me feel very troublesome. However, the consequence of not having regular follow-up visits is that the condition is prone to fluctuations, and the drug is gradually emerging, and the process is extremely painful. So, when you become aware that you may be suffering from depression, seek professional medical help as soon as possible. Don't be afraid of the diagnosis, because a visit is all about preventing the worst from happening. After receiving **, you should insist on regular follow-up visits in order to monitor changes in your condition and medications, so that you can better adjust your ** plan. 
Tip 2Try to learn more about the diseaseIn the early stage, when the adverse reaction is obvious, or the effect is stagnant, as a patient and family, it is easy to question the doctor or the plan at the first time. This is normal, but we also need to understand that the first time the program is not perfect and effective, and often needs to be adjusted in time according to the changes in the condition. At this time, there are actually two ways to face it positively. One is to try to understand the pathological mechanism of depression and the mechanism of action of psychotropic drugs, so as to help yourself better understand the development of the disease and the progress of the disease. The other is to actively communicate with the doctor to understand the purpose and effect of the program, as well as possible adverse reactions and risks. At the same time, we also need to pay attention to our physical condition and report any discomfort or abnormal reactions to the doctor in time, so as to adjust the ** plan in time. If we believe that there is a problem with the program or we are not satisfied, we can consult another doctor or professional for a second opinion. However, the final decision should be made on the basis of full knowledge and rational analysis. 
Tip threeTry to get into the Xi of keeping an emotional diaryIt is recommended to try to develop the Xi of mood journaling, mainly because when depression is severe, our memories are very susceptible. For example, they may forget what they did at a certain time in the past, what kind of mood swings they had, etc. As a result, we may not be able to detect the progress of the disease, and it will be difficult to provide timely feedback to the doctor during follow-up visits. And the benefits of keeping an emotional journal are numerous. First of all, by recording our mood changes, we can better understand our mood swings, so that we can better grasp our condition and accurately feedback it to our doctors. Secondly, keeping an emotional diary can help us better understand our thinking patterns and behavioral characteristics, so that we can better control our emotions and behaviors. So, how do you keep an emotional diary?Take some time each evening or morning to write down your mood changes and what happened that day or the day before. You can record some simple emotional changes, such as happiness, sadness, anger, etc., as well as some specific events and feelings. At the same time, you can also write down the medication and dosage you have taken that day for follow-up visits and feedback. 
Of course, these 3 tips may be of limited help and may not apply to everyone. If you also have your own anti-depression tips, you may wish to share them in the comment area, I believe that someone will benefit from it!
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