There is a folk saying: cauliflower yellow, people are crazy. The meaning of this sentence is that in the spring, when the rapeseed flowers are in full bloom, that is, from March to May of each year, it is the high incidence of mental illness, especially in April, when the rapeseed flowers are fragrant.
The incidence of psychosis in spring is 20%-30% higher than in other seasons, so it is necessary to prevent recurrence of psychosis early. This is because the cold and warm climate alternates in the spring, and the airflow, temperature, air pressure and temperature will change drastically. Due to the poor regulation function of the brain, mental patients often cannot adapt to the drastic changes in this climate, which can easily lead to changes in the physiology and biochemistry of the body, and metabolic disorders occur, affecting people's emotions, resulting in the recurrence of mental illness.
Early clinical symptoms mainly include: sleepless nights, emotional instability, easy tantrums, lack of concentration, scattered thinking content, chaotic speech, sensitive and suspicious, hallucinations, loss of appetite, refusal to take drugs, etc. People with an extroverted personality who are originally enthusiastic, optimistic, gregarious and good at socializing suddenly become taciturn and lonely, and if there is no special reason, it should be taken seriously.
Other abnormal movements and behaviors should also be noted, such as the sudden aggressive behavior of a patient with delusional delusions towards a delusional object. Manic patients with high emotions can have excessive decoration, special love to send money, especially nosy, should not shoot and other performances. Depressed patients often sit still or remain silent. Patients with schizophrenia often listen sideways or respond to behaviors that respond accordingly, such as yelling at the air.
If a mentally ill person wants to survive this "eventful spring" safely, he should do:
First, follow the doctor's instructions to take the medicine on time and in quantity, and do not stop the drug and reduce the drug at will.
The second is to have a regular life schedule, ensure appropriate activities and adequate sleep, a balanced diet, and avoid exciting drinks and foods such as wine, strong tea, coffee, and betel nut.
The third is to encourage family members to help them build confidence in life, face reality, and learn to accept and adapt. When encountering unpleasant things and encountering setbacks, learn to self-resolve and self-regulate, such as confide in your family or close friends, ask them to help them share their worries and worries, and get comfort and encouragement from them.
Fourth, the family should closely observe the patient's condition in order to detect the signs of recurrence as soon as possible. When the patient has a precursor to recurrence, he should be sent to a specialized hospital for diagnosis and treatment in time.
Contributed by: Dai Ling, Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Psychology, Second People's Hospital of Hunan Province (Hunan Brain Hospital).
Editor: Liu Yuchen
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