Seasonal depression is an affliction especially in countries in the Northern Hemisphere, which at the outset reveals the main causes of seasonal depression - lack of light and low temperature. Contrary to appearances, there are quite a lot of effective ways to fight seasonal depression and it is only up to us which one we choose.
SAD, orseasonal affective disorder , usually plagues people between the ages of 20 and 40. Women suffer much more often fromseasonal depression .Seasonal depressionis an ailment especially found in countries in the northern hemisphere, which at the outset reveals its main causes - lack of light and low temperature. However, it is worth trying ways to effectively fightseasonal depression .
Seasonal depression - cloudy ailment
October and November are the months when we feel the consequences of seasonal depression the most. We are apathetic, we have no energy in us, we are unable to focus on anything and we would rather not leave the house at all. In order to counteract this, it is important to carefully plan the free time left after work. This could be, for example, purchasing your dream language course, signing up for a culinary workshop or going to yoga practice. The insufficient amount of sunlight reaching us at this time is considered to be a significant cause of the fall in our mental condition in the fall. As a result, our body produces less hormones responsible for a good mood.That is why one of the popular treatments for seasonal depression is phototherapy. Pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy are also often used, although the scope of less conventional means to fight this ailment is basically unlimited- says psychologist Szymon Otulakowski.
Seasonal depression? in a he althy body … a happy spirit!
Without a doubt, one of the most effective ways to fight seasonal depression is maintaining a he althy lifestyle. Movement has a positive effect on our body throughout the year, but it is in autumn and winter that its importance is especially valuable for our well-being. So it's a good idea to start jogging regularly or take longer walks onin the fresh air, thanks to which we will oxygenate our brain and increase the production of endorphins, i.e. happiness hormones. Easy to say, harder to do? If we need additional motivation to exercise, buy a pass that will mobilize us to go to the swimming pool or gym. Another way is to enlist the help of a personal trainer. - Personal training is a very individual approach to the club member, because the exercises are optimally matched to the possibilities and lifestyle of the person interested in improving their condition, and most importantly - we gain support and great motivation to act - explains Alicja Quant, Marketing and PR Director of Poznań Fabryka Formy fitness center. - However, if individual training is not preferred by us, let's try group exercises, during which we can fight our weaknesses together with other people and enjoy our successes together, but also have a great time with sport - he adds. Let's not forget about following a proper diet. When dealing with the autumn blues, it is important to keep sugar at a low level, provide the body with omega-3 acids, vitamin B and magnesium. So let's eat as many vegetables, fruits and fish as possible, and avoid foods high in carbohydrates, heavily processed foods and alcohol.
Seasonal depression - the importance of a little pleasure
All women know that nothing is as comforting as a new cosmetic, shoes or handbag. - Spending time in a shopping mall is a solution that will bring a lot of satisfaction, especially to women, who are people most susceptible to the autumn blues. There are many recipes for a successful time in it and they are basically endless. It can be not only a classic shopping madness, but also a dinner in an atmospheric restaurant or a relaxing treatment in a beauty salon - says Bożenna Sztyller, representative of the City Park Gallery in Poznań. It is worth taking friends with you on such a trip - especially those who are resistant to the symptoms of seasonal depression. We should also remember to give ourselves small pleasures. A few cubes of chocolate, a relaxing bath or an evening just for yourself in the company of a good book or movie will surely help you fight the effects of the autumn solstice.