It is caused by the longing for the sun. Reduction of light intensity in the autumn and winter months makes, that you are caught up with depression typical. Fortunately, they are seasonal – pass, When the sun returns. Unfortunately, in November it is hard to believe, that spring will come in a few months. You have to deal differently.
What consists of autumn depression?
It starts with a feeling of constant fatigue. energy drop, constant weariness. I am not happy, Even sex loses its glow. Do tego dochodzi zwiększony apetyt na produkty bogate w węglowodany (sweets, pasta, potatoes), what makes it, that you gain weight. Doctors explain these autumn tendencies by lowering serotonin levels. Lack of light causes the process of producing this hormone participating in mood regulating and reducing its intensity in the brain. You don't have to be helpless.
There are ways to autumn depression!
More light, take care of proper home lighting. Put as many lamps as possible, especially in dark angles, where the upper lighting does not reach. You can also attach small headlights to the shelves and shelves, creating light points. Cover colorful bulbs in some lamps: pink, orange. They give a warm and cozy light. Seasonal depression can be remedied by phototherapy, that is, a session with a lamp exposure, which gives light with a intensity not less than 2,5 A thousand lux (Homemade glows with power 300-500 lux). Phototherapy is offered by biological renewal offices, Some natural medicine clinics, Recently also psychologists and neurologists. You can buy a home version of the lamp, Unfortunately, it's quite expensive, costs about 1000 zloty.
Delightful smells. At home, set a fireplace for aromatherapy and take care, that as often as possible, a candle is burning in it, and the reservoir was filled with orange oil, grapefruit or mandarin – Citrus fragrances stimulate! Taking the morning shower, Use gels and citrus shampoos, and after bathing a similar fragrant balm. In the afternoon and evening use cosmetics with the scent of chocolate, vanilla, honey and milk – Bathing or massage with their use gives great pleasure.
Cold opposite. You don't have the slightest desire, But go for a walk! Outside, even on the most gloomy day, more sunny light reaches you than then, When you sit at home. An energetic march makes, that the blood begins to circulate faster and discouraging feathers.
Chocolate taste. The whole tablet will not improve the mood, will cause remorse. But a piece -a great idea! Chocolate contains magnesium – anti -stress mineral, theobromine, which works similarly to caffeine and phenylethylamine – such a substance, which the brain produces, When you are in love.
Cheerful St. John's wort. St. John's wort contains active antidepressant substances. Herbal tea or preparations containing St. John's wort extract can be bought without a prescription at the pharmacy. They can help defeat the autumn spleen.