Depression is the most common depression, which is characterized by obvious and persistent depression and is the main type of mood disorder. Clinically, it can be seen that depression is not commensurate with its situation. Emotional depression can range from moping to grief, inferiority and depression, and even pessimism, and there may be suicidal attempts or behaviors.
Even appear stiff; Some cases have obvious anxiety and restlessness; In severe cases, mental symptoms such as hallucinations and delusions may occur.
Each attack lasts at least 2 weeks, and even years for the elderly. Most cases tend to recur, most can be relieved, and some can have residual symptoms or become chronic.
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Some people have followed up the patients with depression for 10 years, and found that 75% ~ 80% of the patients have recurred many times, so the patients with depression need preventive treatment. More than 3 episodes require long-term treatment or even lifelong medication. Most scholars believe that the dosage of maintenance drugs should be the same as that of treatment, and regular outpatient follow-up observation should be carried out.
Psychotherapy and social support system also play a very important role in preventing the recurrence of this disease. We should try our best to reduce the patients' excessive psychological burden and pressure, help them solve practical difficulties and problems in life and work, improve their coping ability, actively create a good environment for them and prevent recurrence.
The above contents refer to Baidu Encyclopedia-Depression.