Attention to spring depression

Attention to spring depression

Memorial Diyarbakir Psychology Department Psychology Specialist Özlem Soysal Hospital, symptoms of spring depression and gave information about ways to prevent.
Soysal, in the spring with the change of air temperature and humidity rates, especially in the transition period from the summer season to the winter season, the start of cooling off in the autumn and the emergence of symptoms of autumn has a negative impact on human psychology, he said.

Soysal noted that individuals who are susceptible to depression can be affected more than this period and said, bazı It should be remembered that some negative changes known as spring fatigue in society may also be symptoms of depression. It is possible to prevent spring depression with some precautions. Despair, depression, feelings of guilt, worthlessness, feeling sad and void, weakness, loss of energy or interest in daily work, decreased performance, irritability, crying easily, anxiety and fears, excessive mobility or drowsiness.

Arrange your lifestyle against spring depression:

Soysal said that regular sleep should be started against spring depression. Thus, the biology of the body is regulated. Reading books in a quiet room away from TV, computer and phone makes it easy to fall asleep. Sleeping early and getting up early and sleeping at the same time every day will reduce fatigue and stress.

Walking for half an hour every day in sports or outdoors increases the release of serotonin, which is known as the happiness hormone. Serotonin is a hormone that gives a feeling of happiness, vitality and vitality. In the absence of a depressed, tired, distressed mood is seen. If you don't have the extra time to go for sports or hiking, you can go shopping, work and walk 2-3 times instead of using the lift. Going to the sun helps you feel good.

Some individuals become more susceptible to depression as insufficient sunlight can disrupt the levels and distribution of chemicals in the brain. Therefore, sitting in the sunlight for half an hour, especially in the morning, prevents depression and fatigue during seasonal passages. Spending time outside in sunny weather is effective in alleviating seasonal depression. Decreasing caffeinated drinks and alcohol, drinking an average of 2.5 liters of water per day, consuming fresh fruit juices and herbal teas reduce the state of anxiety and help to improve the feeling of depression.

In this period, it is beneficial to avoid stressful environments as much as possible. Stressful and anxious environments can change the mood of depression in spring to depression. Spend time in open and green areas, walks and popular activities can be found. Balanced and regular nutrition, eating vegetables and fruits suitable for the season is good for both mental and physical health. Avoiding processed ready foods, feeding with nutrients such as walnuts, purslane, and fish rich in omega 3, are useful in preventing or alleviating seasonal depression. Overweight individuals should also be careful during this period. Therefore, it should pay attention to the diet and get expert support if necessary.