Most of us feel melancholy in winters when days get short, foggy and
cold but for some, winter brings unwarily persistent low mood, irritability,
tearfulness, lack of interest in normal day to day activities. These are signs
that you might be suffering from winter depression or in medical terms known as
seasonal affective disorder (SAD).
Why winter depression happens? scientists believe winter depression is
related to the way the body responds to daylight. When daylight enters our eye
it stops the production of the sleep hormone, melatonin in our body and this
process helps us to get awake. Scientists believe in SAD sufferers
produces a higher level of melatonin levels during winters and this causes them
to feel lethargy and depression.
How to fight winter
depression:
1. Spend more time outside in the
sun: get outside as often as you can, especially on bright days. Sitting by
a window can also help.
2. Eat a lot of fruits and
vegetables: Winter blues generally increase the curving for sweet and
carbohydrate like pastries, cake, chocolates, bread etc. Avoid such
curving to control your body sugar level, instead take a lot of green
vegetables and fruits that will make your body function well and feel you lot
better.
3. Involve yourself in
physical activities: remember exercise reduces depression, anxiety,
stress, improves your memory and boosts your overall mood.
4. Take an expert's help: if
you feel your sadness is not going away then consult a mental health expert.
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