Learn about depression

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Depression is a temporary stress condition for a short period of time. This makes it difficult for the patient to perform daily activities. The main cause of this condition is the patient's physical and mental overload.

1. What is a mental illness?

Mental breakdown, also known as a nervous breakdown, a term used to describe a state of nervous tension over a period of time. During this time the patient will have difficulty in functioning. People with depression may have underlying mental health issues that need attention, such as depression or anxiety.
The signs of a nervous breakdown vary from person to person because they depend on the underlying cause. Some people have a mental breakdown due to stress that is too much to bear. That stress can stem from:
Persistent work stress; Recent traumatic event, such as the death of a family member; Serious financial problems, such as foreclosure; A major life change, such as a divorce; Poor sleep and inability to relax; Have chronic diseases. Furthermore, patients are at higher risk of developing the disease when they have a personal history of an anxiety disorder, a family history of an anxiety disorder, or a recent trauma or illness that makes daily life difficult to manage.
2. Symptoms of Mental Depression Psychiatric patients may have unusual behavioral, physical, and psychological symptoms when experiencing an incident. The cause of the disease is different for each person. Symptoms of depression include:
Signs of depression, such as loss of hope in life, suicidal thoughts, self-harming behaviors; Hallucinations accompanied by insomnia ; Unusual and unexplained mood swings; The patient has panic attacks, including chest pain, detachment from reality and self, extreme fear and difficulty breathing; Presence of paranoia, for example always having the feeling that someone is watching you; Flashbacks of a traumatic event, which may suggest undiagnosed post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

In addition, mentally ill patients with weak nerves also show signs of withdrawal from family, friends, and colleagues. Some typical signs of depression syndrome:
Limited participation in social activities; Frequently miss appointments; Difficulty following healthy eating, sleeping, and hygiene patterns; Certain other unusual or dysfunctional behaviors; Report sick not going to work or going to work more than usual; Isolate yourself. If you have the above abnormal behaviors, seek the help of a psychologist. Psychologists will help you overcome this situation and give useful advice.
3. When to see a doctor if you have a mental breakdown? Mental breakdown is a sign of a mental health disorder. However, when patients show signs of depression, instability, they should be taken to see a psychiatrist. Doctors can help patients treat physical symptoms or emotional and mental problems, and improve behavior.
Patients need to be cared for as well as contact a doctor as soon as possible when there is concern about their behavior and mental state.
4. Tips to help you take care of yourself to avoid mental problems Lifestyle adjustments are the best way to help you prevent people with psychosis. What's more, they can help you reduce the severity and frequency of the disease. For example:
Exercise regularly at least 3 times a week, can use simple exercises or walk around your neighborhood for 30 minutes; Carry out periodic health check-ups so that the disease can be detected at the earliest; Avoid contact or use of drugs, alcohol, coffee and other stimulants that cause stress on the body; Sleep regularly and sleep at least 6 hours a night; Relax, avoid letting yourself fall into an uncontrolled state like breathing deeply into your daily routine; Reduce your stress levels by pacing yourself, taking small breaks, better organizing your environment and daily activities, and keeping a daily to-do list.

People with psychotic depressive syndrome need to be treated early and with the right regimen, otherwise it will increase the risk of death. Patients can combine treatment with their doctor and use drugs. However, these should be done under the supervision of medical personnel to avoid possible bad situations. The Psychology Clinic - Vinmec International General Hospital officially came into operation in April 2019, has the function of examining, consulting and outpatient treatment of psychological problems and psychological health. With modern equipment, a team of experienced experts, together with the implementation of psychological tests, in-depth psychotherapy for diagnosis and treatment, to bring about effective treatment. best disease.

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References: healthline.com, mayoclinic.org, webmd.com