If a bad mood persists for several days in a row, and outside the window is autumn, you may have become depressed. This is a normal phenomenon when we move from a sunny and warm summer to a rainy off-season. And when there is not enough sun, the body begins to actively produce the hormone melatonin. It causes a bad mood, irritability, lethargy.
Why despondency and depression begin in autumn
Autumn blues— normal occurrence. Someone experiences it imperceptibly, and someone suffers for a long time, because they cannot reorganize in a new way. And the reason for this state — lack of sunlight. Also added here is the fact that the daylight hours are decreasing, the temperature is dropping, the flu season or other infectious diseases are coming. And most of the inhabitants of Russia lack vitamin D. These factors provoke a state of stress, and stress becomes the culprit of severe emotional states: apathy, blues, depression.
At the same time, many chronic diseases are exacerbated, which also does not add positive. Some suffer from stomach problems, the second — with the heart, and still others cannot get rid of headaches. And in this case, it is important to help yourself survive the adaptation and tune in to the winter mode.
How to understand that the blues have begun
The condition can be difficult to recognize as it occurs in the form of mild symptoms: slight changes in mood, fatigue, increased irritability, drowsiness and anxiety.
Also, psychologists advise to refer to the symptoms of the autumn blues:
- desire to sleep much longer than usual (hypersomnia);
- craving for starchy foods, sweets, overeating;
- weight gain;
- social isolation.
The blues belongs to the category of seasonal affective disorders. This means that it manifests itself in a certain season and recedes with the advent of spring. The first symptoms begin in mid-September. And when the golden foliage falls, the landscapes turn brown, gray, dirty, the blues of their peak.
It differs from protracted depression by seasonality and short duration. There are tests that help you determine your emotional state yourself.
Let's overcome the autumn blues step by step
It is not necessary to suffer all autumn and winter. You can and should help yourself cope with the autumn blues. Moreover, this is not as difficult as it might seem. There are several ways.
- Sunbathing
You need to appreciate every sunny day and walk more in good weather to get that very vitamin D naturally. Even when there is no sun, it is worth going for walks, making forays into the countryside and picnics. It is much better than lying passively on the couch. And as an alternative to sunbathing, you can sign up for a session of phototherapy or light therapy.
- Keep track of nutrition
Autumn — the most generous time of the year, so spoil yourself with fresh vegetables and fruits. Steam, add berries and eat more fish. Scientists have proven that lovers of salmon, trout, mackerel are less likely to suffer from an affective disorder. This is because fish contains a large amount of Omega-3 and vitamin B12, which help fight depression.
- Ensure quality sleep
Healthy and full sleep is important at any time of the year. Therefore, it is important to introduce a sleep and rest regimen into your life, go to bed on time and get up early. If you suffer from insomnia, you can compensate for the lack of sleep with the help of daytime rest.
- Massage
It helps to disperse blood, improve lymph flow. And it does not matter who performs it: a professional masseuse or you do it yourself. Of course, in the first case, the effect will be greater. However, regular self-massage will help to achieve a more stable emotional state.
- Laugh
Laughter reduces the stress hormone in the blood and improves immunity. Therefore, you need to choose entertainment for yourself in such a way that you can laugh and have more fun. For example, read funny stories, go to cinemas for comedies, joke around, watch a comedy show.
- Make changes to the apartment
In moments of sadness, it is important to find something to do that will help you occupy your thoughts and distract yourself from suffering. For this purpose, a classic renovation is perfect. And although most people allocate summer time for it, it is much more reasonable to postpone it to the fall. In search of building materials, furniture, delivery, as well as in control over the implementation scheduled work time runs faster. And at the end you will enjoy what you did.
- Do sports
Physical activity is good because in the process the brain produces happiness hormones or endorphins. Therefore, after an exhausting workout, you feel balanced and more optimistic.
- Meet your friends more often
Even if you just want to hide in a corner and spend the whole evening there. Communication can be combined with a common cause, for example, exercising in the gym or a delicious lunch / dinner at a restaurant. The effect is double.
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