Recently, friends always say: "I always feel irritable and I feel angry at any time." "I can't concentrate on my work, I can't sleep at night, and I feel weak all day long." "I always feel anxious in my heart, and I'm prone to minor problems in my body and feel uncomfortable all over my body." ......
I don't know the above situation. Have you or your friends around me ever encountered it? This may be a manifestation of some psychological abnormalities. Mental health may affect physical health. Do you know what lifestyles can help with physical and mental health?
Come and see "Ten Articles on Mental Health Literacy" compiled by Han Committee ~
Article 1: Mental health is an important part of health, and physical and mental health is closely related and influences each other.
A healthy person is not only healthy in terms of physicality, but also in terms of mentality. Mental health is a perfect state of intact in which a person has a reasonable cognition, stable emotions, appropriate behavior, harmonious interpersonal relationships, and adaptation to changes in the process of growth and development. There is a close relationship between mental health and physical health.
On the one hand, mental health will affect physical health. For example, negative emotions can lead to a decrease in the individual's immune level. Cancer, coronary heart disease, , and digestive ulcers are diseases related to negative emotions. On the other hand, mental health is also affected by physical health. For example, the incidence of mental illnesses such as depression and anxiety in patients with chronic diseases is higher than that of the general population. If a person is under great pressure for a long time and cannot effectively relieve it, it will have adverse effects on mental health and physical health.
Article 2: Moderate exercise is beneficial to emotional health and can prevent and relieve anxiety and depression.
Exercise is one of the core contents of a healthy lifestyle and is also helpful and beneficial to mental health. When exercising, especially aerobic exercise, the chemical substance endorphin released by the brain is also called happy hormone. It not only has analgesic effects, but also a natural antidepressant. Tai Chi , yoga and other exercises that focus on awareness and adjustment of one's own breathing can help calm your mood and relieve anxiety. Exercise can also enhance self-confidence and promote social interaction. Adhere to moderate exercise, exercise for more than 30 minutes a day for more than 30 minutes every day, which is more effective in preventing and relieving anxiety and depression.
Article 3: Active request for help when there is psychological problems is a manifestation of responsibility and wisdom.
It is a common and harmful manifestation of health. Common reasons for not wanting to seek help include: thinking that going to a psychiatrist or psychological counselor means that you have mental and mental illness; thinking that it is necessary to seek medical treatment only if the condition is serious; thinking that seeking help from others means that you are not able to solve your own problems; worrying about what people around you think of you, etc.
In fact, it is not equivalent to being sick or serious. On the contrary, people who are mentally healthy are often more able to seek help, they are more brave enough to face problems, take the initiative to make changes, and have a more optimistic attitude towards the future. Active request for help is itself a kind of ability, and it is also a manifestation of responsibility, care for oneself and wisdom. If you have psychological problems in , you can ask for help from relevant departments of the hospital, professional psychological counseling institutions and social work institutions. The contents of help include: seeking professional evaluation and diagnosis, obtaining mental health knowledge education, receiving psychological counseling, psychological treatment and drug treatment, etc.
Article 4: Don’t ignore it, it may be a mental and physical health problem.
Sleep quality is a comprehensive manifestation of mental and physical health. Common sleep problems include difficulty falling asleep, early wake up, difficulty falling asleep after waking up at night, frequent nightmares, etc. Poor sleep indicates psychological or physiological problems, and is a warning signal that cannot be ignored in mental and physical health. Most poor sleep is caused by emotional distress, and common emotional problems such as depression and anxiety may interfere with sleep. Anxiety often leads to difficulty falling asleep, while depression is often accompanied by problems such as insomnia and early awakening.On the other hand, poor sleep can affect mental health, aggravate mental illness, and even worse, it will damage emotional regulation ability and increase negative emotions.
Article 5: Depression and anxiety can be effectively prevented and treated, and it needs to be evaluated early and actively treated.
Depression and anxiety are common mental illnesses. If you are depressed, lose interest, and lack of energy, you may suffer from depression if you last for more than two weeks. Depression can lead to mental pain, ineffective study, delayed work, and even pessimism and world-weariness. Depressed patients have a high risk of suicide and need to be prevented in a timely manner. Anxiety is characterized by anxiety and emotional experience, mainly manifested as nervous and worrying without clear objective objects, fidgeting and accompanied by accelerated heartbeat, trembling hands, sweating, frequent urination of and urination. The public should improve their awareness of their own emotional health, seek scientific evaluation methods in a timely manner, seek treatment as soon as possible, and prevent the problem from aggravating. Depression and anxiety can be cured through drug treatment, psychotherapy or a combination of both. Timely treatment can help reduce the risk of suicide and prevent recurrence.
Article 6: Take psychotropic drugs must follow the doctor's advice, do not abuse them, and do not reduce the suspension by yourself.
Drug treatment is one of the commonly used and effective treatment methods for many mental illnesses. There are many types of psychotropic drugs, and the drugs have their own characteristics in terms of dosage, scope of application, contraindications, side effects, etc. Psychiatric drugs must be used under the guidance of a psychiatrist and must not be used at will. Abuse of certain drugs may lead to drug dependence and other hazards.
During the medication period, you should promptly feedback your actual situation to the doctor, respect the doctor's requirements and follow the doctor's instructions to adjust the drug category and dosage. After the condition is effectively controlled, you should continue to follow the doctor's medication guidance and do not rush to stop the medication. Adjusting the dosage at your own rate or even stopping the medication may bring the risk of recurrence or worsening of the disease. Drugs have certain side effects, and their performance and degree vary from person to person. You should communicate with the doctor and never refuse necessary drug treatment because you are worried about the side effects of the drug.
Article 7: Children's psychological development has regularity, you should know more, respect more, and guide scientifically.
Children's psychological development includes perception , cognition, language, emotions, personality and sociality, and each has its own internal development laws. While there are universal laws, different children have differences in the speed, level, and areas of advantage. Parents need to understand the characteristics of children's development, look at the differences between children rationally, and respect each child's own development rhythm and characteristics. The earlier the development stage, the greater the impact on the psychological characteristics of life. If children are under too much pressure, lack of exercise, and lack of social interaction, it will be detrimental to brain development and hinder psychological growth.
Children's psychological development is a joint effect of innate factors and environmental factors. Family is the most important environmental factor, and a good family atmosphere is beneficial to children's physical and mental health. Parents need to manage their emotions well and constantly learn, reflect and grow in the process of raising children. Parents must grasp the standards, support and guide, and not rush to intervene.
In children's development, some "problems" are actually common processes and will gradually disappear with growth. Parents may sometimes exaggerate or ignore their child’s problems, listen to other people’s feedback openly, or ask professionals for help.
Article 8: Prevent Alzheimer's disease , exercise more, use your brain more, and contact society more.
Alzheimer's disease is a degenerative encephalopathy that occurs in the elderly. There is currently no specific drug that can achieve curative effects, so early recognition and intervention are particularly important. The main symptoms of Alzheimer's disease include: memory degeneration and even affecting life, difficulty in completing originally familiar tasks, difficulty in making decisions, difficulty in verbal expression, and change in personality. Alzheimer's disease can be detected early through cognitive function assessment.
A healthy lifestyle helps prevent Alzheimer's disease.The elderly should exercise more, use their brains more, and participate in social interactions, including: maintaining the habit of regular exercise, increasing beneficial outdoor exercises, maintaining the habit of learning and thinking, and actively engaging in social interactions.
Article 9: We must understand and care for patients with mental and psychological diseases, and do not discriminate or exclude.
Many people's fear and rejection of mental and psychological diseases are due to their lack of understanding of the disease. In fact, mental and mental illnesses can be relieved and even recovered after effective treatment. Therefore, after effective treatment and symptoms are controlled, patients with mental and mental illness can assume family functions, work functions and social roles. Excluding patients from normal interpersonal communication and work environments is unnecessary and inappropriate, and will bring new pressure to patients and their families. For patients with mental and mental illness who can maintain their work ability, providing them with appropriate working and living environment will help improve their condition and recover.
Article 10: Use scientific methods to relieve stress, do not escape, do not be negative.
In the face of various pressures in life, people will take different ways to relieve them. It should be noted that some stress relief methods seem to be able to relieve the mood at the time, but the harm outweighs the benefits. They are unhealthy stress relief methods, such as smoking, drinking, excessive shopping, and addiction to games. Although it may bring about mood relief at that time, it will also bring about more physical and mental health and life adaptation problems. By learning scientific and effective stress relief methods, you can better cope with stress and maintain mental and physical health.
first, adjust your own ideas. Find out negative thoughts that lead to bad emotions, and reduce extreme and distorted understanding based on objective reality.
Second, actively seek interpersonal support. Choose the right person to talk to and get emotional and practical support.
Third, maintain a healthy lifestyle. Use appropriate exercise and healthy hobbies to regulate your emotions.
What is a scientific way to relieve stress is mainly to see whether this method is conducive to better dealing with real problems and whether it is beneficial to long-term mental and physical health.
Source丨Healthy China WeChat public account
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