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Persistent anxiety and depression caused by Covid-19 and how to overcome it

People with long-term anxiety and depression after Covid-19 should get enough sleep, play outside, avoid alcohol, go to a neuropsychologist, etc. to improve their condition.

Nguyen Thanh Nam, sales director of a restaurant chain in Ho Chi Minh City, shared that since the outbreak of Covid-19 in Vietnam, he has always faced stress, anxiety and depression even though he has never been infected. .

“I lost sleep for many days in a row, got irritated easily with staff and had to take sleeping pills every night. I was pressured about revenue targets and assigned targets to junior staff, stressed because of KPIs. I went to the hospital for a few check-ups. Sometimes because of the weakness of the body, the whole body feels numb, the back pain lasts for a long time, the head hurts like a hammer and dizzy,” said Thanh Nam.

According to Dr. Nguyen Thi Minh Duc (Head of the Department of Neurology, Tam Anh General Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City), many people go to neuropsychiatry due to insomnia, headaches, stress, and depression. .. Those are people who work in high-pressure industries such as business, banking, real estate brokerage, tourism… After the impact of Covid-19, these groups of people have to face challenges. Work pressure, economic life and income decline… They often fall into a state of anxiety, negative thoughts and psychological trauma that can develop into depression.





Pressure from work and finances is a cause of stress.  Photo: Shutterstock

Pressure from work and finances is a cause of stress. Image: Shutterstock

Major depressive disorder can develop at any age, usually between the ages of 25 and 30. However, children can also fall into anxiety and depression. According to the World Health Organization, 20% of children and adolescents have a mental disorder, 50% of which begin by the age of 14. Depression is one of the leading causes of illness and disability in children. adult. Suicide is the third leading cause of death among 15-19 year olds.

When suffering from depression, the patient’s mood is reduced and sad; loss of interest or interest in previous hobbies and activities; reduced energy, decreased activity. Patients are often tired, do not want to do anything, especially in the morning; decreased concentration, indecisive indecision, decreased self-esteem and self-confidence. Some may see the future as pessimistic and bleak; see themselves as a burden on the family; sleep disorder and eating behavior…

Dr. Minh Duc said that most patients with anxiety and depression were brought to the hospital by their family members when they were in the late stages and acted beyond normal limits, including seeking death.

How to get rid of anxiety and depression

Doctor Minh Duc advises, if a person feels signs of anxiety and depression, they can refer to the following ways to quickly overcome.

Go to a psychiatrist and get treatment: In the face of neuropsychiatric abnormalities, some people easily overcome them, others do not. When the negative mood persists for more than two weeks without any improvement, the person should seek medical attention. When negative emotions seriously affect life, patients with thoughts of death and liberation should seek a neuropsychologist for timely diagnosis, monitoring and treatment.





Depression, if not treated in time, the patient will not be able to control their behavior.  Photo: Shutterstock

Depression, if not treated in time, the patient will not be able to control their behavior. Image: Shutterstock

Traveling, outdoor picnic, participating in volunteer activities to support the community: Mountain climbing, swimming, jogging, outdoor group work… can significantly improve the level of flexibility, sensitivity of the senses and improve mental health, reduce stress. The natural environment is rich in oxygen and sunlight, creating conditions for the retina to be exposed to light. Supplementing with vitamin D, combined with deep breathing also increases heart rate, stimulates blood circulation and enhances oxygen absorption, reduces stress and anxiety.

Get enough sleep: Sleep plays an important role in the treatment of anxiety and depression. To limit stress, fatigue and mental relaxation, adults need 7-8 hours of sleep a day.

Appropriate diet: It is necessary to balance groups of nutrients and foods with a variety of colors to stimulate appetite. Patients can supplement with lactobacillus and bifidobacterium to ease food digestion. The intestines of people with stress, anxiety, and stress are often lacking in these beneficial bacteria. In contrast, people who are suffering from chronic diseases of the gastrointestinal tract such as functional dyspepsia, irritable bowel syndrome, ulcerative colitis… also often have mental disorders (such as anxiety disorders). , depression…). Supplementing with beneficial gut bacteria that the body is lacking can improve mild and moderate mental disorders.

Meditation and breathing practice, yoga practice: Gentle moderate yoga exercises can limit psychological damage, increase body flexibility, relax muscles, dispel anxiety, fatigue and maintain a calm state of mind. Regular deep breathing can help you raise your resistance and repel these negative conditions.

Massage: enjoying a cup of herbal tea, palm and foot massage, along with melodious music… is a way to relieve pressure, soothe the spirit and strengthen the immune system.

More active communication: Patients need to find friends, relatives, and colleagues to chat and share instead of shrinking to “gnaw” their sadness. Focus on happy, positive conversations, find good solutions for your situation.

Limit stimulants: such as wine, beer, tea, coffee and caffeinated drinks, especially in the evening; eat on time, do not skip meals; limit the use of phones, televisions and computers; Don’t play video games.

“To overcome anxiety and depression, people need to know their status and get timely treatment, it shouldn’t be prolonged. Because the disease gets worse, it will be difficult to treat,” said Dr. Minh Duc.

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    درمانی برای افسردگی گیج شده اید، در این مطلب اطلاعاتی برای نحوه
    تصمیم گیری در مورد بهترین روش برایتان گردآوری شده است.

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    درمان افسردگی
    درمان افسردگی
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    تأثیر افسردگی قرار نمی‌گیرند،
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    درمان‌هایی را بیابید که می‌توانند به شما در غلبه بر افسردگی، احساس شادی و امید دوباره و بازیابی زندگی‌تان کمک
    کنند.

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