For many, spring is a time of hope and change, nature comes to life and life seems colorful and vibrant. But not everyone shares this point of view. Those who know what spring depression is and more than once experienced its unpleasant symptoms, are waiting for the onset of this time of year with caution. It seemed that the sun warms up more and more, the trees are covered with greenery, everything around is blooming and waking up from sleep, but you do not want to admire these beauties. Is that familiar? Insomnia is tormenting, laziness has reached its peak in its development, interest in everyday life has been lost and is constantly pursued by a sense of anxiety, mood can change every minute - this is how spring depression manifests itself.
Spring is also called the "season of affective disorder." It begins in the winter and can last until the end of spring. Psychologists say that the causes of depression are your defensive reaction to changing the appearance of the surrounding nature and season. After a snowy, clean cover, the streets take on an untidy and groomed look. In addition, there is such a thing as spring vitamin deficiency.
Spring depression manifests itself in anxiety and stress. All of her symptoms signal us that there is a lack of energy. Therefore, the desire to be alone or just to sleep becomes even indecent. Experts say that most often women from 30 to 40 years old face such a problem. But now there is a tendency for depression to become younger. Therefore, girls can become her victims.
Spring depression should not be mistaken for a bad mood. The fatigue that you feel when changing seasons often leads to sadness and a feeling of dissatisfaction with yourself. But this may be the result of an elementary lack of vitamins and malnutrition. In order to prevent a bad mood from developing into depression, you need to pull yourself together and try to move more, drink vitamins, spend more time outdoors and with nice people, and also take care of your health and yourself.
The fight against depression that occurs in the spring almost never requires medical intervention. You just need to try to cope with it on your own. So, what can be done to make the spring depression recede?
First, do some kind of sport. Active work leads to the fact that your body returns to normal and mobilizes. If you don’t want to overload yourself with physical exercises, just try to walk more. Walking and fresh air are a great way to fight depression.
Secondly, eat plenty of chocolate. The substances contained in it raise the mood and act as antidepressants. You can also do aromatherapy. It has been proven that coconut and vanilla flavors help with depressive conditions.
Third, take time for yourself. If you don’t feel like doing anything, then just go to the store, buy yourself what you have long dreamed of, but could not afford to buy. Do not be greedy, you are fighting for your mental health. Indulge yourself, who can do this besides you?
Fourth, try to smile more often. Even if you don't feel like doing this at all, force yourself. Scientists have long proved that a smile will soon appear by itself.
Fifth, spend more time with loved ones, whose company is pleasant to you and causes positive emotions. The main thing is not to lock yourself at home in four walls, this will only exacerbate the situation.
And sixth, remember that spring depression is a temporary phenomenon. She will certainly pass and leave no trace. You can speed up this process by following the above recommendations and thanks to your willpower. Down with sadness, summer is coming!