5 proven ways to defeat the autumn blues
'07.10.2017'
ForumDaily Woman
Yes, it was the blues, not depression, as many of us used to call the period of autumn sadness. Depression is a medical condition that requires medical attention. Most people on the change of seasons experiencing the symptoms of so-called seasonal affective disorder. Simply put, we are depressed: the mood deteriorates, there are bursts of sadness and longing, apathy, I want to sleep. And this is not only possible, but also necessary to fight!
How does the autumn blues manifest? You may notice:
- reduced concentration;
- general depressed state;
- mood changes (sad all the time, or periods of sadness alternate with bursts of euphoria followed by apathy);
- reduction of physical strength and energy;
- decrease in the general interest in what is happening around;
- difficulty falling asleep and waking; daytime sleepiness;
- anxiety and anxiety;
- changes in appetite from its complete absence to a strong craving for sweets.
There are several reasons for this. Around it becomes less paints, less sunlight, heat and flowering goes away, nature prepares for winter. It affects the person - the body produces less hormones that are responsible for the feeling of happiness and good mood.
Attention! If your depressed state has become obsessive and lasts more than two weeks in a row, consult a psychologist or psychotherapist.
What shall we do with the autumn blues?
1. Reconsider the lifestyle
It is important to take care of your body. Start to get enough sleep. Plan your business in such a way that you can find 8 hours of uninterrupted night sleep for yourself. Lean on vegetables and fruits in season, add a few specific products that contribute to the production of the hormone of happiness and the vitamin D associated with it: these are legumes, fatty sea fish, eggs, dark chocolate, tofu, walnuts. More walking - an important vitamin is produced under the action of ultraviolet radiation.
2. Be physically active
It is not necessary to jump on aerobics or carry weights in the gym. Choose the type of physical activity that you like. Do you like dancing? Wonderful. Join a group or dance at home with your favorite music. Try Nordic walking or rollerblading, try your strength on a treadmill or relax in yoga classes, start swimming or squatting with dumbbells. Do something regularly - the type of activity is not as important as its systematic nature.
3. Add light and colors
Our mood is greatly influenced by the lighting and the color scheme of the world around us. In gray and dull shades the mood becomes the same. Make sure that there are enough sources of artificial light in your house - choose cold white light for work time and warm yellow for evening rest. Add bright spots to the interior: orange, red, green work especially well, but here it is important not to overdo it.
4. Find a hobby
Autumn is the time to do something that you have never done before. In winter, you can sculpt snowmen, spring to pick flowers, summer generally offers a lot of opportunities. But in the fall is not so easy to choose a hobby related to the season. Fulfill a childhood dream and sign up for doll clothes modeling courses. Learn the new recipe for homemade waffles. Outline the scheme for creating houses from matches. Draw, embroider, redo interior. Get involved in something that captures you completely.
5. Change yourself
Why not experiment with a new hair color or a fundamentally new style? Fashion weeks are taking place in America and Europe - you can take ideas that the public has already approved and try out completely new images. You can make a haircut, which has not been solved for a long time, or seriously lose weight in order to get into the same dress for Christmas. After all, shopping is a great cure for the blues. The most important thing is not to stay up and find something to do. And autumn melancholy retreat, you'll see!
