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A simple wish will relieve depression

23.07.2013

Researchers from the University of Liverpool (UK) found that people with depression cannot set specific goals for themselves and limit themselves to only abstract wishes. At the same time, non-depressed people are ready to say exactly what they want and how they plan to achieve it.

During the study, a group of people were asked to list goals they would like to achieve in the short, medium, and long term. The main thing for scientists was to distinguish where the subjects had specific wishes, and where they were only abstract, general, not precise. That is, a goal like 'I want to be happy' is considered abstract. While 'I want to improve my marathon running time in the next two months', specific.

It turned out that people suffering from depression set themselves abstract goals, they were limited to general concepts when describing their wishes for the future. In addition, people with depression appeared to be vague in describing the ways in which they plan to achieve their vague goals.

According to researchers, it is the lack of specific goals and ways to achieve them that is one of the reasons why people cannot overcome depression for a long time. If the goal is difficult to visualize, then it is difficult for a person to realize it. And if the goal is difficult to achieve, then this leads to a decrease in motivation, the return of negative thoughts and aggravation of depression.

The results of research by scientists from the University of Liverpool can help psychiatrists in the appointment of treatment for people suffering from depression. Patients need to be helped in setting a specific goal, as well as developing realistic ways to achieve it. In this case, the chances of a quick cure will be much higher, because the patient will get rid of a number of negative thoughts and will be able to get out of a depressed state.

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