Post Date December, 02 2023
Middle-aged people have to undergo the process of "standing at thirty, not confused at forty, and knowing fate at fifty". Middle-aged people are in a mature period psychologically, but they shoulder the social responsibility of carrying forward the past and opening up the future. However, long-term sustained high intensity mental stress can cause physical and mental fatigue. If not adjusted in a timely manner, over time, not only psychological and physical symptoms may appear, but also behavioral symptoms, such as irregular life, depression and loneliness, anxiety, dizziness, chest tightness and panic, insomnia, non-stop smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, etc., may even lead to psychological problems such as depression and mental disorders, which can lead to physical diseases. Cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, prostatitis, cervical spondylosis, and hepatobiliary diseases have become several "time bombs" on middle-aged people. Therefore, it is extremely important for middle-aged people to do well in their own psychological health care.
Common psychological problems among middle-aged people
1、 Psychological fatigue
Psychological fatigue is a phenomenon of excessive use of mental abilities in the process of work and life, resulting in a decrease in their function. It is caused by long-term mental overload. Its performance is generally in a state of thinking, reflecting emotions such as anxiety, boredom, fear, and depression. The following symptoms often occur:
1. After waking up in the morning, I feel weak, my limbs are heavy, I am in a bad mood, and I am unwilling to talk to others.
2. Unable to concentrate on learning and work, with many work errors and low efficiency.
3. It is prone to emotional impulsion, nervousness, and anger when there is a slight discomfort.
4. Eyes are prone to fatigue, general discomfort, and symptoms such as dizziness, headache, headache, and back soreness.
5. Tired, but unable to sleep while lying in bed.
6. Anorexia, pickiness, and rapid changes in taste.
2、 Climacteric neurosis
Some middle-aged men experience neurosis caused by psychosomatic dysfunction, which we call menopausal symptoms, such as insomnia, dizziness, headache, inattention, memory loss, emotional instability, irritability, irritability, anxiety, and other vegetative neurological symptoms such as palpitations, hot flashes, and hyperhidrosis. The main causes are aging, testicular dysfunction, and decreased male hormone secretion.
3、 Hypochondriasis
Some middle-aged men are particularly concerned about the safety and health of their individuals or families, are excessively worried about diseases, view signs of normal physical decline as imminent disasters, and are very sensitive to the body's feelings. If they feel slightly unwell, they suspect that they have some incurable disease, which makes them very worried. In particular, hearing or seeing peers get seriously ill or die is always related to their physical status. These are intangible psychological pressures that weaken the body's resistance to disease, opening the door to various diseases.
4、 Morbid nostalgia
Nostalgia is beyond reproach, but blindly nostalgic and indulging in the past is pathological. Some middle-aged and elderly people exhibit stubbornness and stubbornness, clinging to certain stereotypes, firmly believing in their past experiences, denying changes in objective external conditions, and refusing to adopt different opinions. Avoiding reality, indulging in their own nostalgic experiences, emotions, and behaviors all day long, believing that as long as the social background, living environment, culture, and art of the past are good, they are not accustomed to seeing all the new things in the current society, and they persist in their own ways, their thoughts, and behaviors cannot keep pace with the times. However, there is always a sense of loneliness, abandonment, and loss within oneself, often in a state of repression.
5、 Men are much more concerned about their physical and sexual decline than women
"Sex" into middle age, some middle-aged men still hope to maintain their youthful sexual status. This unrealistic sexual expectation causes serious psychological pressure on some middle-aged men, and when these pressures accumulate to a certain extent, they may cause sexual dysfunction. It can be imagined that a man who is often in anxiety is difficult to have a good sexual state.
How should we do a good job in psychological health care?
1. Do what you can
Middle-aged people should redefine their life goals based on their actual situation. It is often said that one should seize the day and night for work, but in middle age, due to the characteristics of physical and mental health, one should have a correct understanding and estimation of one's physical strength and abilities, do one's best, and act within one's capabilities. "You should know that although" revolution plus effort "exhibits noble qualities, it is not scientific. Work plans should be formulated with room for improvement, and goals should not be set too high to avoid long-term emotional tension.".
2. Maintain an optimistic attitude
Middle-aged men may encounter unpleasant things or unfavorable interpersonal relationships, such as worrying about family issues or work or career difficulties. If you are not good at getting rid of it, take everything too seriously, get stuck in a blind alley, and often feel resentful and angry, it may lead to psychosomatic diseases.
3. Develop hobbies
Only by taking breaks can we work better. Appropriate and healthy hobbies, such as piano, chess, books, paintings, collections, sports, tourism, music, etc., can allow you to devote yourself to them, enjoy the fun, cultivate your temperament, not only increase knowledge, but also make extensive friends.
4. Cultivate good living habits
Reasonably arranging your life, adjusting your lifestyle, living regularly, eating with restraint, and participating in sports can not only enhance your physique, but also help drive out bad emotions. In addition, it is necessary to pay attention to the reasonable arrangement of the relationship between work and rest, ensure sufficient sleep, combine work and rest, and facilitate physical and mental adjustment.
5. Proper self-help, good at seeking help, and not refusing to seek medical treatment
When encountering psychological problems, the first steps to take are self-help. Ask yourself where the problem is and what to do next. This is actually self-help. Self help is the most direct and effective way to combat psychological problems, such as establishing good interpersonal relationships at work or changing to a relaxed and harmonious work environment, which is very helpful to oneself. Caring for others means being kind to oneself. When self-help cannot work, you should seek help from relatives and friends, and relieve mental stress and psychological burden by confiding and talking to people you trust. A significant portion of psychological problems have been resolved in the process of seeking help. If self-help and help-seeking are not yet effective in solving problems, they should seek medical attention in a timely manner. Overcome face problems and receive medical treatment from a doctor. Do not be hindered by "shame" and seek medical attention.
