Lake First of all, it should be clear that there is no evidence-based medical evidence that plants can directly treat depression. However, in the auxiliary scene of emotional regulation, many practitioners with emotional distress have reported that some plants that are easy to maintain and have positive sensory stimulation can really bring relatively positive psychological feelings, among which the most mentioned ones include touch-touch incense, mint, dwarf sunflower, longevity flower, green radish and lavender.
The "pro-life" hypothesis in environmental psychology can actually explain this feeling-human beings are born with an instinctive sense of connection to living organisms, which is a very gentle support for people who often fall into the emotional trough of "meaningless feeling". I used to know a girl who was diagnosed with mild depression. The doctor advised her to find something that didn't require too much energy to establish a sense of control. At first, she bought a pot of ten yuan of touch-and-feel incense and put it at the workstation. When she thought of it, a refreshing apple fragrance floated out. Just water it once every half month, without any thought. She told me that during that time, every time she was scolded at a meeting and her mood sank to the bottom, she reached out and plucked the leaves twice, smelling a faint aroma, as if her twisted thoughts in her head could be relaxed a little, and she didn't have to force herself to get better immediately. Just a few seconds of relaxation was enough for her to slow down for a while.
If you like the bright atmosphere, you can also try short sunflowers. You don't need a big pot and put them on the south balcony. It takes a month from the bud to the golden disc. It is much more realistic to watch the disc turn towards the sun forever than the vague "You have to be happy". If you are afraid of trouble and have little maintenance experience, the green plants that can't die, such as green radish and tiger orchid, are the safest. If you forget to water them for ten days, you won't have yellow leaves. If you are really damaged, you can live by cutting branches and inserting them into the water, which will hardly bring people frustration. If you don't sleep well and feel tense easily, you can also put a small bunch of dried lavender on your pillow. The faint fragrance can help people relax, which is much better than fresh cut flowers.
Of course, not everyone is suitable to adjust their mood by raising plants. I have met patients before, saying that I was recommended to raise a delicate rose, and I grew a red spider every day. I cut leaves and sprayed drugs for half a month, but I still died. On the contrary, I was even more frustrated. I felt that I couldn't even raise a flower, which aggravated my self-denial. There are people who are allergic to pollen, but they will sneeze and have a headache when they are close to flowering plants, which is counterproductive. Patients in the acute phase who are extremely poor in their own energy, if they even struggle to pour water for themselves, but also remember to water and fertilize plants, it will become an extra burden. It is better to buy fresh cut flowers or dried flowers directly and have a good mood without taking care of them.
I have compiled a small form, and you can choose according to your own situation:
| Plant category | For the crowd | matters need attention |
|---|---|---|
| Touch incense/mint | People who like fresh fragrance and sit in offices every day. | Just put it in the astigmatism, just water it once every half month, without frequent care. |
| Dwarf sunflower/sunflower | People who like bright colors and have south lighting at home. | People with pollen allergy should choose carefully and give priority to varieties with double petals and less pollen. |
| Green radish/tiger orchid | People who are afraid of trouble and have no maintenance experience | Extremely durable, occasionally forget to water will not die, suitable for novices. |
| Lavender dried flower | People who have poor sleep and are easily stressed. | You don't need to water it, and it can be kept in a ventilated place for more than half a year. |
Finally, I want to say one more thing. In the final analysis, these small plants only set a small step for the mood. If they really stay in the emotional trough for a long time, it has affected their normal eating, sleeping and work. We must give priority to professional psychiatrists and psychological counselors for help. Don't take these small methods of auxiliary adjustment as alternative treatments.
