Depression arises unexpectedly and unpredictably, and just as suddenly leaves a person. There is no cure for depression, and this uncertainty can be scary for many people. But the positive side is that the inability to completely control depression leaves room for a more eager life perception. In other words, depression is still not considered a disease among wider audiences, which is confirmed in the video. Like in dozens of other videos, the symptoms are presented, but there are no tips for solving the problem. Recognizing that the problem is common to all people and ‘it can be overcome’ is not adequate advice.
Depression requires a comprehensive approach and therapy, which cannot be limited to just talking with a psychotherapist or following some recommendations. To get rid of depression, one needs to change their daily routine to include activities based on scientific discoveries. Equally important, after changing the routine, the patient must strictly adhere to the regimen, since deviation from the rules will lead to relapses. Recommendations for getting rid of depression include: enough rest, enough sleep, daily walks in the fresh air, getting vitamin C, drinking water. According to the latest research, gut microbiota also affects mood, which is why nutritionists advise eating foods with ‘good’ bacteria – yogurt, kombucha, sauerkraut, pickled foods, including meat, eggs, vegetables, and fruits. Developing focus and concentration is another element in the fight against bad moods, which can be attained by reading 30 minutes of fiction every day.
Education about mood disorders should include the correct characterization of symptoms. Scientists developed the ACE model, which groups symptoms according to their types – activity, cognition, and emotion (Malhi et al., 2018). Since the symptoms are secondary and primary, scientists proposed grouping them according to the shades of three colors – green, blue, and red. Such a typology greatly simplifies the diagnosis and subsequent elimination of symptoms.
Reference
Malhi, G. S., Irwin, L., Hamilton, A., Morris, G., Boyce, P., Mulder, R., & Porter, R. J. (2018). Modeling mood disorders: an ACE solution? Bipolar Disorders, 20, 4-16.