A Comprehensive Guide to the Prevention and Treatment of Neurasthenia in Middle-Aged Men: Mental Labor Adjustment, Mental State Improvement, and Integrated Treatment Plan

Middle-aged men are prone to neurasthenia due to excessive mental work, prolonged inner conflicts, heavy mental burdens, and emotional distress. Properly arranging rest is a crucial measure for preventing and treating neurasthenia in middle-aged men, especially those engaged in mental labor. Utilizing spare time for appropriate physical labor or recreational activities is often more effective than medication. Relieving patients' anxieties and mental burdens is also key to preventing and treating neurasthenia. A collaborative effort involving administrative, family, and medical departments is essential to provide patients with sympathy and comfort, and to help resolve their inner conflicts. If these issues are not addressed, medication is often ineffective. Medication can alleviate some of the patient's suffering. For those experiencing anxiety and insomnia, diazepam (Valium), nitrazepam, hydroxyzine (Atalex), nitrazepam (Nitroxazine), and fluazinam tablets can be used. If necessary, methaqualone (Ibuprofen) or secobarbital (Serotonin) can be chosen. Some issues require special attention, such as avoiding the pursuit of strong sedatives (so-called "good drugs" or "miracle drugs") and preventing dependence on sedatives. Some patients primarily experience weakness and fatigue, which can be addressed with small doses of stimulants, or by drinking coffee or taking methylphenidate (Ritalin) in the morning or at noon, and taking sedatives appropriately in the evening if necessary. Other symptomatic treatments should also be considered appropriately; rotundine (Crantonine) can treat headaches; for those with memory loss, aminobutyric acid, glutamic acid, and vitamin B₁ can be used. Traditional Chinese medicine often uses Buxin Dan and Liuwei Dihuang Wan (or Liuwei Dihuang Wan) to treat patients with insomnia and forgetfulness. For patients with severe neurasthenia symptoms, Renshen Guipi Wan (or Renshen Guipi Wan) ...