How to care for depression What are the care methods for depression

1. Pay attention to the life care of diseases.

Whether it is depression or anxiety, it will affect the decline of the patient's diet and sleep quality, so we should pay attention to adjusting the patient's diet, make more foods that the patient usually likes to eat, and pay attention to the intake of trace elements. Ensure that patients have a quiet and comfortable rest environment, encourage patients to participate in pleasant and relaxing activities, cultivate the interest of life, such as reading books and newspapers, television, listening, planting flowers and birds, etc., to distract their attention and alleviate the condition.

2. Do a good job in psychological care for patients.

Patients suffering from depression and anxiety will definitely have obvious symptoms of poor mood, pessimism, self-blame, and restlessness, and they are very eager to get psychological support from others, so family members should pay more attention to contact and talk with patients. Strive to provide encouragement and support to help them build confidence and actively channel their negative emotions; It is necessary to care patiently and lovingly about the changes in the patient's condition.

3. Supervise the taking of medicine.

Patients with anxiety and depression generally need to take medication, and family members should not only urge patients to take medication during the first illness, but also pay close attention to the patient's adverse reactions to drugs. Patients need long-term maintenance of the use of the herb to consolidate the effect and prevent **. Without the doctor's advice, the drug cannot be stopped or the dosage and components of the drug cannot be deleted at will.

4. Master the characteristics of improvement of the condition.

In general, patients with anxiety and depression first appear to have good sleep, good diet, and improved thinking; secondly, the gradual increase in movements; Then there's mood improvement. This indicates that the patient's condition has improved. On the contrary, the condition worsens, so be sure to notify the doctor in time to do further **.

The appointment can be made through the network, and the appointment may be successful at home.

Keep a good attitude every day, don't be sad every day.

Nursing measures for depression include lifestyle improvement, emotional care, etc. During depression care, attention should also be paid to mood changes and follow the doctor's instructions to continue using antidepressant drugs, and avoid stopping the drugs without permission.

1. Good environment:Patients with depression like to stay in a dimly lit room, and take care of patients with depression, and provide a well-ventilated, bright, comfortable and tidy environment to keep patients in a positive and good attitude. On the other hand, patients are often bedridden due to depression. They should pay more attention to supervising wake-up activities and supervising and assisting patients in taking care of their personal hygiene.

The necessary personal hygiene can motivate the patient's spirits.

2. Dietary structure:According to the patient's condition, the corresponding diet can be given, such as light diet, semi-liquid diet, etc., while maintaining a balanced and diversified diet, try to eat as much fresh fruits and vegetables, soybeans and eggs and milk foods as possible. At the same time, try to avoid eating high-fat, high-calorie and high-sugar foods, and also make regular meals to avoid overeating.

People with depression often lose their appetite due to depression. Some patients hope to achieve a negative death by refusing to eat. The care of patients with this type of depression mainly starts with diet, so attention should be paid to strengthening the patient's dietary care.

3. Sleep care:People with depression often have mixed insomnia, which is common in difficulty falling asleep and waking up early. Anxiety and anxiety are often manifested before falling asleep.

At this time, family members should accompany, comfort and persuade more to make the patient have a certain sense of security, anxiety is easy to disappear, and it is also helpful for the patient's sleep.

4. Let patients do what they like:For example, keeping pets, flowers and plants, listening to soothing **, reading storybooks, etc., can distract their attention, and second, they can change their outlook on life and values, which is beneficial to the patient's condition; Appropriate aerobic exercises such as jogging and yoga can also be performed.

5. Psychological counselingPatients with depression are prone to depressed mood and poor mood, and family members or friends should give timely care, so that they can deeply understand from the heart that everyone pays attention to him, cares about him, and cares for him, rather than simple communication on the surface;

6. Family accompaniment:The biggest failure of depressed patients lies in their suicidal tendencies and even suicidal behaviors, so family members must be closely supervised and cared for, such as using certain guardrails in the room or accompanying family members when the patient is active. Suicide prevention is the most important priority for family members in caring for patients.

Patients with depression can receive high-quality care while receiving drugs and psychology, which can promote the improvement of symptomsThe key points of care for depression are as follows:

1. Good environment:Most patients with depression prefer a quiet, comfortable and gentle environment, and try to provide patients with a good environment to reduce their negative emotional experience.

2. Appropriate diet:Patients with depression often have poor appetite and indigestion, so in terms of diet, you can try to choose the foods that patients usually like to eat and are easy to digest, so that patients can eat according to their appetite and mood, and they do not have to force patients to eat as much as they have to eat;

3. Intimate accompaniment:Intimate companionship can reduce loneliness and make the patient feel that someone is with him in the fight against depression. However, if the patient wishes to be alone, the patient can be quiet for a period of time without the risk of suicide, and family members can accompany or encourage the patient to do something when the patient's mood improves and he wants to do something;

4. Family members need to observe carefullyPatients with depression tend to have delicate emotions, and if they can carefully observe the changes in their emotions and respond in time, they can reduce the duration of patients' negative emotions.

5. Need to have enough patience:Antidepressants** often take a while to take effect, during this time patients are often easily anxious, lose patience and confidence, and the family members accompanying the patients should have enough patience, and timely remind and encourage the patient to persevere**;

6. Family members need to take risk precautionsPatients with depression are prone to suicidal thoughts and behaviors, and if the patient is at risk in this regard, family members must be closely supervised, such as managing dangerous items such as drugs and knives that happen to be sold, and not leaving the patient alone.

7. Timely ditch noise and respect:Family members should communicate with the doctor in a timely manner about the changes in the patient's condition, reaction, drugs, etc., so that the doctor can have a more comprehensive and timely understanding of the patient, actively adjust the plan, and speed up the recovery of the disease.

For the care of patients with depression, it is necessary to provide a warm environment, supervise medication and actively accompany them, as follows:

1. Provide a warm environment: If someone at home is diagnosed with depression, it is necessary to provide a tolerant, tolerant and loving environment for them, so as to avoid making the patient unable to figure it out, and accusing him of being too fragile will make the patient's mood worse. Depression is not because the mind is not strong enough or the heart is not open-minded enough.

Because depression is a disease, it is because of illness that this kind of situation occurs, and it is not caused by weakness;

2. Supervise the taking of medication: Let the patient abide by the doctor's instructions, take the medicine on time and follow up the visit. Patients with depression are often more negative, will feel hopeless and helpless, **useless, at this time to encourage and supervise Kong Datong, let him cooperate**;

3. Active caregiver: Some patients with depression may have negative anti-pants suicidal thoughts, depression itself is not terrible, but the biggest risk is the risk of self-injury and suicide. As a family member of depression, if the patient is found to have significant negative suicidal thoughts, it is necessary to pay attention to accompanying and preventing accidents.

To take care of a depressed patient, it is usually necessary to pay close attention to the changes in the condition and try to give the patient psychological support, such as companionship and comfort. In addition, to change Zheng, it is also necessary to advise to take medicine and do a good job in drug management.

1. Pay close attention to the changes in the condition: After the human body suffers from depression, there will generally be a variety of abnormal symptoms such as depressed mood and loss of interest, and if the patient is seriously ill, there will even be suicidal thoughts and behaviors. At the stage of taking care of depressed patients, it is necessary to pay attention to whether they have obvious emotional abnormalities, self-injury, etc., and once found, they need to be taken to the psychiatric department for treatment** to avoid the occurrence of adverse situations;

2. Psychological support: accompany the patient as much as possible, communicate with him appropriately, understand the patient's heart, and give psychological support;

3. Medication as instructed: During the period, patients with depression need to follow the doctor's instructions to take medication** in time, such as paroxetine hydrochloride enteric-coated sustained-release tablets and mirtazapine tablets to avoid missing doses.

Depression is a mental disorder that can be caused by a variety of reasons such as long-term bad lifestyle habits, genetics, and psychological factors. If you feel that you or your relatives and friends are depressed, it is recommended to go to the psychiatric department for treatment in time. If the diagnosis is confirmed, medications can be administered under the guidance of a medical professional**.

Depression. Depression.

Department: Department of Psychiatry, Department of Psychological Counseling.

Li Lingjiang. Medical Codex Expert Group.

Chief physician of the Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South Liwei University.

Chief Physician of the Department of Psychiatry, Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Chairman of the Psychiatric Branch of the Chinese Medical Association.

The content of this word is original by the Health Medical Codex, and it has been reviewed and proofread three times.

Overview**Symptoms**Doctor**Prognosis Daily.

Depression has the characteristics of easy to **, patients and their families should always pay attention to the changes in their condition, follow the doctor's instructions for regular reexamination, and seek medical attention immediately once they have ** symptoms.

How to care for depression at home?

After being discharged from the hospital, patients should pay attention to rest, avoid overexertion, and try to gradually return to normal life without putting too much pressure on themselves.

You should strictly follow the doctor's instructions to take the drug, and do not reduce or even stop the drug without authorization.

Family members should pay attention to the care of the patient.

What should be paid attention to in the daily life management of patients with depression?

Diet. There are no specific dietary contraindications for patients with depression, and it is enough to ensure a healthy diet, eat a balanced diet, and pay attention to nutritional supplements.

Taking adults as an example, the "Dietary Guidelines for Chinese Residents" recommends a daily food intake of 250 400g of staple foods such as cereals and potatoes, 50 150g of cereals (including miscellaneous beans), 300 500g of vegetables, 200 350g of fruits, 40 75g of meat, 40 50g of eggs, 40 75g of aquatic products, 25 35g of soybeans and nuts, and 300g of milk and dairy products.

Salt and oil should be in moderation

Thickness should be matched: a part of coarse processed foods should be chosen, such as cereals, coarsely processed whole grains can be selected.

Eat less sweets: Excessive sweets can increase tooth decay.

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Therefore, excessive intake of sweets should be avoided.

Three meals should be reasonable: It is recommended to arrange three meals a day, and try not to skip breakfast.

Motion. Moderate physical exercise, such as walking, jogging, swimming, yoga, tai chi, etc. However, it is not advisable to move too much, so as not to increase the burden of body and mind.

Lifestyle habits. Quit smoking and drinking.

Make sure you get enough sleep, don't stay up late, and don't overwork.

Pay attention to stress relief and maintain a stable emotional state.

Try to participate in social activities and stay connected with family and friends.

Depression is a mood disorder with low mood as the main manifestation, and depression is a comprehensive type of depression, including medications, psychology and other aids. The following are the measures of care during hospitalization:

The first point is to provide nursing education on compliance when taking medication, as well as care and support for daily life.

The second point is that the group in the psychological ** supports the corresponding care of **, which is a nursing measure to assist the inpatient, which may be more blind.

The third point is that in the family depression, some patients use the application of outpatient depression, such as the outpatient can also use non-convulsive electroconvulsive **. This part of the care measures in the family should be learned more, and the family should do some, such as various preparations before electroconvulsive surgery, and corresponding nursing and support after electroconvulsive treatment.

In short, the care of daily life, as well as the combination of medication and electroconvulsive treatment**, etc., should be in place.

1. The most important thing is to chat more with the patient, which can divert attention.

2. Pay more attention to the patient's behavior and ensure the safety of the patient.

Depression is a common mental illness in which patients tend to be depressed, and insomnia is a common manifestation. People with severe depression are often prone to suicidal thoughts and behaviors, so it is important to prevent them.

In order to stay away from depression, how can we prevent depression in our lives?

1. Patients with depression need to maintain good living habits, and the first step in the prevention of depression is to rationalize their daily routine and get rid of the habit of lazyness. Try to avoid alcohol, overeating, and do at least one meaningful thing every day to enrich yourself.

2. Bathing in the sun and doing more exercise is also a common preventive measure for depression, according to relevant research, sunlight is an excellent natural antidepressant drug, and the morning sun has the best effect. As a result, there is apathy, depression, listlessness, and decreased study efficiency, and you will gradually find a relaxed mood.

3. The prevention of depression also needs to pay attention to the reasonable catharsis of depression, from the perspective of individual psychology, people have the need to communicate, catharsis, and belong, even if they are on a desert island, they will talk to themselves or confide in flowers, trees, birds and beasts.

Psychological experts pointed out that there is no smooth sailing in the world, and most of the roads of life are tortuous and bumpy, but everyone's future is infinitely bright. We must always encourage ourselves: less than the top, more than the bottom; There will be gains and losses, and there will be gains and losses; Principle in big things, style in small things; Contentment, rare confusion, and self-satisfaction.

Only in this way can we live each day happily and we can completely stay away from depression.