How to relieve palpitations and chest tightness caused by depression

Depression has become a mental illness with an increasingly high incidence rate, which is mainly caused by a person's mental state being in a low state for a long time. The disease of depression not only makes people feel hopeless about the world, but also causes other physical illnesses. Therefore, some patients with depression will experience palpitations and chest tightness. So how should this situation be alleviated?

1. How to relieve palpitations and chest tightness caused by depression

Depression still requires long-term medication treatment. If you have palpitations and chest tightness, you can take some Chinese patent medicine to regulate your body. You can take some tranquilizing and brain-nourishing liquid to replenish essence and marrow, invigorate qi and nourish blood, strengthen the brain and calm the mind. It is used for palpitations, chest pain, dizziness, fatigue, forgetfulness, insomnia caused by insufficient kidney essence and deficiency of both qi and blood; and for neurasthenia with the above symptoms.

2. Symptoms of depression

Depression, also known as depressive disorder, is the main type of mood disorder with significant and persistent low mood as its main clinical feature. Clinically, it can be seen that the depressed mood is disproportionate to the situation. The depression of mood can range from melancholy to grief, inferiority and depression, and even pessimism and world-weariness. There may be suicidal attempts or behaviors; even stupor; some cases have obvious anxiety and motor agitation; severe cases may have psychotic symptoms such as hallucinations and delusions. Each attack lasts for at least 2 weeks, or even several years in the elderly. Most cases tend to recur. Most attacks can be relieved after each attack, but some may have residual symptoms or become chronic. If the condition is serious, it is recommended to go to the hospital for examination.

3. Psychological adjustment methods to overcome depression and insomnia

1. Maintain an optimistic, contented and happy attitude. Have a full understanding of social competition, personal gains and losses, etc., and avoid psychological imbalance due to setbacks.

2. Establish a regular daily life system to maintain a normal sleep-wake rhythm.

3. Create a conditioned reflex mechanism that is conducive to falling asleep. For example, if you take a hot bath, soak your feet, or drink a glass of milk half an hour before going to bed, as long as you persist in doing so for a long time, you will establish a "sleep conditioned reflex".

4. Moderate physical exercise during the day helps you fall asleep at night.

5. Develop good sleeping hygiene habits, such as keeping the bedroom clean, quiet, away from noise, and avoiding light stimulation; avoid drinking tea or alcohol before going to bed.