The difference between anxiety and depression
Nowadays, many people are troubled by mental illness, and anxiety and depression are common mental diseases. So, what is the difference between anxiety and depression?
1. Depression is often accompanied by anxiety symptoms.
Depression is often accompanied by anxiety symptoms, but depression is the main one. Anxiety is often just an emotional response of patients with depression, accompanied by other emotional reactions, such as compulsion, hypochondriasis, fear and so on. Clinical symptom scale can be used to test and distinguish primary and secondary symptoms.
2, suicidal thoughts
Anxiety patients generally don't want to commit suicide. Although they are afraid, they don't want to run away with death. People with depression usually have suicidal thoughts and even suicidal behaviors.
3. Worry too much about what may happen in the future.
One of the main manifestations of anxiety disorder is excessive worry about things that have not happened, and patients will feel pain, while patients with depression will have more complicated emotions accompanied by anxiety.
4. Physical symptoms reflect differently.
Anxiety and depression patients have different physical symptoms. The somatic reaction of anxiety disorder is mainly related to autonomic nerves, such as breathing, heartbeat and sweating. The physical symptoms of patients with depression are stable, such as "Mei He Qi", bilateral hypochondriac pain, weight and so on.
5, avoidance psychology
Anxiety disorder also appears to avoid certain things because of anxiety, but it is not a decline in widespread interest and intention; On the other hand, depression is a general intention to retreat and reduce.
6. Anxiety often coexists with depression.
Clinically, more than 80% patients with depression will also have anxiety symptoms. For patients with depression and anxiety, depression should be treated first, then anxiety.
Treatment of anxiety and depression
Anxiety and depression are obviously a kind of depression caused by anxiety. Patients with anxiety depression can show anxiety symptoms such as fidgeting and anxiety, and can also show depression symptoms such as depression and insomnia. So, how to treat anxiety and depression?
1, treat it correctly
People who are prone to anxiety and depression are mostly introverted, suspicious and timid before illness. Therefore, patients should strive to change their personality weaknesses. First of all, we must correctly understand our own diseases, not incurable diseases, which can be alleviated through our own efforts. Secondly, while constantly establishing self-confidence, we should persevere and remember not to rush for success. The length of reply time is closely related to our mentality.
Step 2 adjust your mentality
Keeping a positive attitude every day, welcoming every day with a smile, and living a happy life are very helpful to physical and mental health. You should also put down the heavy psychological burden, don't bring any troublesome things into sleep, learn to understand and tolerate, and relax your mind, so as to see the bright side of life.
Step 3 exercise regularly
Didn't you say "life lies in sports"? Regular exercise can not only enhance physical fitness, but also benefit mental health. It is not recommended to take part in strenuous activities. You can do some simple exercises, such as climbing stairs, Tai Ji Chuan, yoga and jogging.
4. Learn to communicate
The harmonious development of society and the communication between people can not be ignored. Humans belong to social animals, and it is impossible to be affirmed by others because of their arrogance again and again. Learning to put down your attitude, get in touch with people more and expand social contacts will help you gain a foothold in society.
What about depression and anxiety?
In this case, it is suggested that you adopt the method of traditional Chinese medicine for treatment, which can be alleviated by the following methods in your life.
1, physiotherapy
Whether depressed or not, proper exercise can play a role in strengthening the body. Exercise can give people a sense of relaxation and autonomy, which is conducive to overcoming the loneliness of depressed patients. It should be noted that blind exercise can't achieve the expected effect. Exercise must have a certain intensity, duration and frequency in order to achieve the purpose of exercise. Even patients with depression, after exercise, are helpful to their physical recovery.
2. Nutrition therapy
Some experts believe that the occurrence of depression is related to the lack of an essential substance in human body. Therefore, many doctors believe that eating more foods rich in vitamins is very helpful for the adjuvant treatment of depression. There are also many antidepressant foods in real life, and experts suggest that you increase your consumption appropriately. Coarse grains and fish are common foods that can make people feel happy.
3. Communication therapy
The so-called communication therapy is to encourage people to make more friends and help relieve depression. Research in mental hospitals shows that people who are good at making friends are much happier in mental state than those who like to be alone.
Conclusion: After reading the above article, I believe everyone understands the difference between anxiety and depression. There are many differences between anxiety and depression, and depression is often more serious. In addition, they are interrelated. More than 80% patients with depression will also have anxiety symptoms. In daily life, we should relax ourselves in time.