What are the signs that depression patients are getting better?

There are generally two types of treatments for depression: medication and psychological counseling by doctors, and self-treatment by patients. Depressed patients generally improve after receiving treatment. Many family members of patients want to know what the signs of improvement are for depressed patients.

Symptoms of depression improvement:

Can clearly recognize that they have depression and actively cooperate with doctors for treatment. Actively accept psychological counseling and do not reject treatment.

Symptoms of depression improvement:

Able to actively participate in various activities, gradually improve relationships with family members, be able to avoid extremes, and be willing to expose oneself to the outside world.

The third sign of improvement in depression:

Be able to find your own way to treat depression and not have a negative attitude.

How to Self-treat Depression

First, patients should make reasonable plans. Before going to bed every night, patients should make plans for what they will do tomorrow. The plans should not be set too high or too low, and there should be a certain amount of free time so that the plans can be completed smoothly every day.

Second, patients should affirm themselves in time. Every night before going to bed, they should fully affirm their achievements and progress of the day that is about to pass, and not talk about negative things. It is best to write a diary, record good experiences, progress, and achievements in the diary. If you keep a diary like this every day, you will find that life will become more and more interesting.

Third, patients should establish reliable interpersonal relationships. No matter what happens, having someone they can completely trust, whether it is a relative, spouse or friend, is one of the most important guarantees to prevent depression. Do not tell negative things to relatives and friends, and relatives and friends should not listen to the patient's negative words. The main thing is that if relatives and friends listen to patients talking about negative things, it will reinforce their love of talking about negative things.

Fourth, only if the patient insists on normal activities and doing what he should do, will he feel that he is a valuable person and his mood will not become increasingly depressed.

Fifth, patients should live a positive and optimistic life. People who are prone to depression are usually kind and altruistic, but they often underestimate and belittle themselves. So no matter how busy you are at work, you must find time to relax yourself, do something that you think can make you happy, face life positively, and reduce depression.