A trivial matter suddenly stimulated me, and I experienced a depressive episode. How can I regulate it?

Dear questioner, I am writing to you today because I want to help.

I am sunny and grateful to have met you on Yixinli. I can feel your sadness and helplessness from your words, and I am here to help. Hugs to you! I will bring you comfort and warmth.

You're right to be aware of your emotional changes, psychological distress, and physical discomfort. You know that even trivial matters can trigger your emotions and lead to depressive episodes.

You're making things harder for yourself. You need to stop.

Let's discuss the topic together and provide the questioner with more perspectives and ways of regulation. We can help the questioner!

We must first clarify the questioner's specific confusion and interpret and analyze it.

The depression that I thought had already gotten better seems to have relapsed. An actually unimportant thing suddenly pricks me, and it may make me suddenly break down and cry. Coupled with the fact that my stomach disease starts as soon as my emotions are not right, the physical and mental discomfort makes me feel very tortured. I need to adjust to this state of mine. (I take medicine every day.)

From the short description of the questioner, the key points can be summarized as follows:

[1] The questioner needs to know if they were diagnosed with depression in a hospital and how long they have been taking medication.

After taking the medicine, you feel better. However, when something suddenly happens and you get irritated, you feel like you're having a "relapse." Have you encountered similar situations in the past? Have you had emotional breakdowns like this?

How do you adjust each time? This must be closely related to the adjustment mode that suits the questioner.

[2] When you are in a bad mood, your stomach aches. This is because our body and mind are an integrated and organic whole. The mind and body interact with each other. Therefore, when the "body and mind are diseased together," it will be even more difficult and torturous. This is a direct result of the interactive effect of the integration of body and mind.

[3] The questioner is currently taking medication for depression every day. Apart from this, I want to know if the questioner uses other methods to regulate themselves.

In view of the actual situation of the questioner, you should deal with it like this:

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First, accept your depressed state and understand the truth and context behind your emotions.

[1] The questioner tends to become emotionally unstable when encountering things, even the smallest things. This is likely because they have a particular unfulfilled desire inside.

Be aware of your unmet needs every time.

[2] I need to know if the questioner was ever subjected to excessive criticism or blame from their primary caregiver. Do they tend to blame themselves for situations that are not their fault?

People prone to depression often have high expectations of themselves and idealistic pursuits. As for how the questioner triggered a depression-prone breakdown, a deep exchange will make it clear.

[3] It's likely that our past experiences have involved more instances of feeling powerless, and that our vision of the future is filled with too many uncertain experiences. When we encounter things that are out of our control, we tend to lose control of our emotions and fall apart.

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Second, you should choose self-regulation methods that suit your personality and situation. These will help you gain control of your emotions.

[1] Stick to your normal routine as much as possible. Eat, drink, defecate, sleep—make sure your normal life is proceeding in an orderly manner.

You must insist on getting yourself moving, just like you do going to work and doing housework. Every day, you should deliberately do three small things that you know will make you happy. When you are in a bad mood, you need to be kind to your gastrointestinal system and eat more gentle, stomach-friendly foods that are good for stomach problems.

[2] It's okay to feel bad when things go wrong. But you need to learn to recognize what your expectations are behind the emotions and breakdown. Then you can start to try to satisfy yourself, exercise more, distract yourself, or find suitable and trustworthy friends to talk to.

[3] Make room in your daily plan to complete it successfully. This is what people usually call "jumping up a little to pick the fruit," which is also a good way to empower and affirm yourself, and gradually take back a sense of control.

[4] Keep an emotional diary/record of interesting things in your life, and give yourself timely recognition. For example, every night before going to bed, you must fully recognize your achievements and progress over the past day, without dwelling on the negative. It's essential to write down your good experiences, progress, and achievements in your diary. If you do this every day, little by little, you'll find life becoming more and more interesting.

[5] Do something good for your physical and mental health that you enjoy and accept. For example, read and learn. Here's a recommendation: Embrace Your Depressive Tendencies. It contains nine major methods of depression healing, and there's always one that suits you.

[6] If the above methods are not effective, then one-on-one professional psychological treatment should be used in addition to regular medication to help the questioner get out of the depressed state as soon as possible.

The above is a response that combines the questioner's question. It is my personal opinion, and I stand by it. I hope it will stimulate more thinking and be of some inspiration and help to the questioner. I welcome more in-depth exchanges. I pray that the questioner will soon walk out of the "gloomy sky" and embrace a free and carefree life together!

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It is evident that depressive emotions are linked to the intestines and stomach. One of the channels is the connection between the intestines and the brain. Currently, there may still be factors that cause disturbances and fluctuations in the heart. The state in question can be observed.

Given that you have previously been diagnosed with depression and are currently undergoing treatment with medication, it is probable that you have a underlying basis for your condition. It may therefore require a lengthy period of adjustment before it can be fully stabilised. The recovery process from depression is also inherently challenging, and it is only when you have achieved your desired outcome that you will feel truly better.

How might one regulate their mood when experiencing depressive symptoms?

The depressive mood that had previously been considered to have abated has now resurfaced.

Irrelevant stimuli can elicit a sudden and intense emotional response.

It is also possible to observe the occurrence of crying.

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It is possible to discern the current emotional state of the stomach. There are a multitude of situations, some of which are a result of one's perception, while others are a direct result of external stimuli.

It is important to allow sufficient time for a change in perception and transition.

In the event of an occurrence, how do you typically process the situation?

Is there a more constructive and dialectical perspective?

It is evident that no two leaves are identical. Even twins will have disparate fates in disparate environments. As an ordinary individual, you have your own unique way of living. When something occurs to you, you can refrain from hasty generalizations.

One may consider alternative approaches to confront the situation, attempting to transform the crisis into a source of stability. Additionally, it is important to recognize that there are often solutions and improvements that can be made in many areas.

Should one experience a particular emotion, it is possible to achieve a state of calm within oneself by taking five seconds to do so. This process involves allowing oneself to become calm, accepting the emotion in question, refraining from resisting it, and promptly recognizing one's emotional state in order to ascertain one's genuine concerns.

Perhaps the most significant concerns are those that are immediately apparent, while less pressing matters may warrant a more measured approach. It is possible to achieve a sense of resolution by relinquishing these less crucial concerns. It is not necessary to retain every issue in one's consciousness.

In the case of gastric distress, it is advisable to seek professional medical advice and follow the recommended course of treatment. It is important to understand that taking medication on a daily basis is a necessary step in the process of recovery. Furthermore, it is crucial to recognize that the individual may be experiencing significant distress and may not yet be fully accepting of their current situation. This underscores the importance of allowing oneself to process emotions in a healthy manner. It is essential to maintain a sense of calm and stability in order to facilitate healing. Seeking psychological counseling or talking to a trusted individual can be beneficial in this process. It is my sincere hope that the individual in question receives the support and guidance they require to achieve a state of well-being.

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