Depression exceeds 2 million in Taiwan? Why are 80% of "spiritual colds" not treated? Counseling psychologist teaches you to pay attention to the signs
“The last thing she said to me was that she was going to school to find a teacher, and she hugged me and said Bye Bye, just like normal,” said a grieving mother. Her daughter was the 22-year-old singer Zhuang Lingyun. She stood out from a talent show and had a promising future. However, she fell and died in the library of her alma mater. Everyone was left with shock and questions. What happened to her? As everyone speculates, Zhuang Lingyun may be suffering from depression in addition to career pressure, family factors and the tendency to take the pressure on himself.
Depression is like a cold of the soul
Some people say that depression is like a “cold of the soul”, which is a clever metaphor for how common depression is. It is like a cold virus. When we are born with high vulnerability and acquired insufficient immunity, and when coupled with the wind and cold, it will There is a high possibility of illness. Depression is indeed the result of the mutual influence of multiple factors such as physiology, psychology, environment and society. It is an emotional disease that occurs when an individual’s psychological function is dysfunctional and unable to face the pressure of life.
Depression is difficult to recover on its own without treatment
It is worth noting that depression is so common. According to estimates from the Ministry of Health and Welfare, about 2 million people in Taiwan suffer from depression. However, many people in Taiwan are unwilling to admit that they have depression and resist treatment. Only one-fifth of people with depression seek help, and four-fifths do not seek any treatment. Therefore, when relatives and friends around us ask for help, we must pay attention to and respect each other’s help signals to avoid regrets.
Does depression run in my family?
We generally think of depression as being in a bad mood and being unhappy, and ignore other signs. For example, depression in teenagers can easily be considered a rebellious period. At this time, children’s internal hormones change a lot, and external interpersonal relationships and Intimacy is also a stage where it is easy to get stuck, and the mood fluctuates greatly. It does not necessarily mean that you are depressed all day long. Instead, it may appear in the form of irritability, self-mutilation, and self-harm.
Depression in the elderly may manifest itself through complaints of physical symptoms. According to the Taiwan Association for the Prevention and Treatment of Depression, the elderly often use physical symptoms to hide their depression. Up to 50% of cases of depression in the elderly are reported to internal medicine or family medicine outpatient clinics. was left out. But what is worrying is that if the elderly have suicidal thoughts, the success rate of actually ending their lives is much higher than that of teenagers.
Therefore, it is important to care for and accompany your family members and pay attention to the signs. If you currently have a family member or are suffering from depression yourself, please be sure to continue to seek medical treatment and receive psychological counseling to maintain your mental health.
