What is the best way to treat geriatric phobia?

Many middle-aged and elderly friends become more withdrawn as they get older, which causes a kind of fear psychologically. In fact, this is gerontophobia. It is not a mental illness, but is mainly caused by psychological factors. Therefore, we need to make adjustments and let the elderly go out for a walk frequently, so as to avoid the phenomenon of mental confusion when staying at home for a long time.

Answer: A small number of introverted people will develop an inexplicable fear when they get older. They are timid and reserved in everything and always feel uneasy. When this phenomenon develops to a serious level, the person involved will feel uneasy, restless, anxious and depressed. Phobia is a symptom of a type of neurosis. It is a milder psychological or mental disorder, but it is not a mental illness.

The treatment of this type of geriatric phobia must also be based on psychological methods, supplemented by appropriate drug treatment. The most important thing is to help the elderly develop an optimistic character. Reduce their anxiety and tension. We also need to help them get rid of superstitious ideas, make them believe in science, respect science, and strive to prolong their life in accordance with scientific principles.

What kind of "mental illness" are old comrades who have just retired from their jobs likely to develop?

Answer: "Heart disease" is not a cardiovascular disease, but a psychological disorder to a certain extent. It manifests itself in the fact that one is still confused about why he left his job or position yesterday and feels that some things are undone or unfinished; he feels lonely and confused about how to spend tomorrow; he feels terrified about his own late age or old age the day after tomorrow; and he is infinitely worried about the unsatisfactory academic, marriage and work of his children or his children's children today.

How should we take care of the mental illness of elderly comrades?

Answer: Promote and popularize "mental health" knowledge among the elderly, provide good psychological care, maintain mental health, enable the elderly to adjust their mental state in time, switch "social roles", keep their hearts young even though they are old, give full play to their remaining energy, keep pace with the times, live a positive life, and enjoy their old age.