Spring depression: actively fighting the March malaise

Lethargy and apathy in early March are familiarmost of us. Someone writes off their fatigue for vitamin deficiency, someone is looking for the reasons for the constant drowsiness in the long absence of a bright sun, but in fact everyone suffers from one sickness - spring depression. Despite the fact that every year the spring depression affects more and more people, this condition is poorly understood. For a long time it was believed that the causes of the spring melancholy lie in the depletion of the vitamin stores that are consumed in the winter. But recent studies have shown that spring lethargy is directly related to hormonal changes in the body, taking place against a background of seasonal acclimatization. According to statistics, depression is confirmed by almost 30% of women and about 20% of men. But the high probability of exacerbation of spleen does not mean that you do not have to fight it. How to cope with the spring depression and how to quickly get rid of its consequences and will go further.

Spring depression: the main symptoms

Before starting to fight the "Marchailment ", you need to understand at what level of depression you are. To do this, observe yourself and note the number of symptoms that are present. If you find yourself having 2-3 of the following symptoms, then you have an easy degree, 4-5 - medium, 6 or more - a high level of depressive state. Light and medium levels are well amenable to self-correction. At a high level of depression, the psychologist needs help.

So, for spring depression the following signs are characteristic:

high fatigue, apathy and constant fatigue;

Irrelevant irritability and aggressiveness;

lack of appetite or, conversely, excessive gluttony;

poddavlennoe emotional state, bad mood, lack of interest in life;

a decline in strength, apathy towards active activity;

chronic insomnia and persistent drowsiness;

lack of sexual desire;

inappropriate tearfulness or, conversely, the absence of tears at the right time;

general deterioration of health, in particular, problems with the digestive system;

How to defeat the spring depression?

It can not be said that the struggle with spring apathy is a quick and easy process. But if you follow all the recommendations correctly, you can get out of this state yourself.

Proper nutrition. It is nutrition that makes 50% of the success in the fight against depression. First of all, include in your diet antidepressant products rich in magnesium: forest and walnuts, oatmeal, soy, chocolate. Oysters will help to normalize the hormonal balance, and pineapple and sunflower seeds positively affect the work of the nervous system.

Music therapy. Studies have shown that classical music surprisingly affects the emotional state of a person. Thus, Mendelssohn's works improve the mood, Beethoven's music activates the work of the brain, and Mozart's creations contribute to intellectual activity.

Hobbies and pets. An interesting hobby allows you to escape from the gray routine and cheers up. A pet is the best medicine for all anguish.

Fresh air and sunbathing. Walk more outdoors, especially on sunny days. Believe me, good weather and bright sun quickly disperse even the most gloomy mood.