How effective is electrotherapy for depression

Depression is a psychological or mental illness that can have a profound impact on people's emotions. Patients with depression generally have negative emotions and develop a sense of disgust towards themselves and society. In severe cases, they may commit suicide, causing great pain to their families. Many people with depression are treated with electrotherapy. So, what is the effect of electrotherapy for depression?

There is a certain effect. Depression is a type of neurosis and a mood disorder characterized by low mood, loss of interest, slow thinking, and reduced speech and movement. Factors that cause depression include: genetic factors, physical factors, mental factors, etc. Physical therapy can be used to reduce symptoms of depression relatively quickly. After suffering from depression, the first thing to do is to use antidepressant drugs. After taking them for a period of time, you can cooperate with a psychologist for psychotherapy. You should continue to take medication during psychotherapy.

Complications of depression include:

1. Significant decrease in sexual desire.

2. Slow thinking and reduced activity, i.e., memory loss, slow brain response, and frequent solitude;

3. There are often physical symptoms such as fatigue, palpitations, chest tightness, gastrointestinal discomfort, constipation, etc.

4. Accompanied by anxiety and guilt (worrying about adding burden to the family);

5. Sleep disorders, with early awakening as its typical manifestation;

6. Giving up on oneself, being disgusted with the world or having suicidal mentality.

How to effectively treat depression?

1. Professional medications and psychotherapy. For patients with moderate depression, the symptoms of depression are already very obvious. In order to prevent the condition from turning into severe depression, medications need to be combined with psychotherapy.

2. Improve the family environment. In the treatment and care of patients with moderate depression, psychologists will recommend that family members work together to analyze and find the root causes of the patient's illness, jointly remove adverse stimuli, improve relationships between family members, and create a harmonious family environment. This is the key to family treatment and care for patients with moderate depression.

3. Strengthen psychological care. A large number of clinical cases can prove that patients with obvious symptoms of moderate depression often have suicidal thoughts and need care. Caregivers care about patients' moods and encourage them to confess their inner secrets or pains during conversations with them, so as to understand their needs. At the same time, they help them build up their self-confidence and confidence in overcoming the disease, and guard against suicide.