Autumn depression alarm: symptoms and remedies!
Are you stressed from returning to work and the usual routine? Everything is normal and you will be back in shape soon, unless they are the signs of a seasonal depression on the way!
If you were already consoling yourself with a few too many sweets, make up for it now!
How to recognize the symptoms of autumn depression
The days are getting shorter, the rain becomes more and more frequent and the sky more and more gray. And what consequences does all this have on our psyche?
Darkness and hostile weather make us feel vulnerable and force us to spend more time indoors, which makes us increasingly lazy and listless. But what exactly are the symptoms of seasonal depression, typical of this particular period of the year?
- lack of stimulation
- retreat at home, away from the cold and hectic society
- loss of energy
- sadness, nostalgia, regrets and remorse
- bad mood and irritability
- decreased desire
- decrease in interest
- poor concentration and a tendency to postpone commitments
- disturbed sleep
- nervous hunger
Slightly felt at the beginning, during the season these sensations tend to worsen and affect daily life.
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What are the remedies for autumn depression
Once diagnosed, you can only look for the right cure to defeat seasonal depression. Let's start by giving you some suggestions on how to best face autumn:
Get up early: autumn stimulates the production of melatonin, but you certainly can't spend the whole day sleeping! To wake up at the right time, in time for an energetic breakfast, try to go to bed at the same time and sleep deeply (the autumn rain should help).
Do yoga: all sports are welcome, but yoga more than others, because it combines physical training with meditation, which practiced daily frees the mind from non-constructive thoughts.
If you don't know where to start, take a look here:
Eat healthy: a good dose of energy positively influences mood. How to get it? By taking in more vitamins and less carbohydrates. So yes to seasonal vegetables, with which you can also prepare excellent soups, and no to refined flours (bread, pasta and sweets).
Don't forget to have sex: we know, you're busy this month. You have to catch up on what you left unfinished this summer and set up work for the coming year, but ... don't forget about sex! to get to work every day more frustrated and to feed useless squabbles. If you want to find the passion again we suggest you prepare a nice dinner with these ...
Change your routine a bit: are you tired of always taking the same route to go to work? Look for another one or propose to a colleague to do it together. If, on the other hand, it is your job that you are really tired, prepare a new CV and look for another one! September is the month of new projects, there is no better time to change the cards on the table ...
And if you want some more tips on how to live serene and happy, read about positive psychology and the brand new Swedish Lagom.
Go shopping with your friends: shopping and girlfriends make up a foolproof combo against bad mood. So, invite them for a nice shopping trip together now! You will spend a beautiful afternoon chatting about the latest trends and advice on your love stories and you will return home more relaxed and serene.
In the meantime, we'll give you some advice for autumn shopping!
