What does winter have to do with depression? How to treat

 

 It is a common observation that during cold weather one feels fatigued, sad or depressed, but some people also enjoy these winters.

If you suffer from the winter blues (depression), you are not alone.

 Winter fatigue, depression, difficulty concentrating and disrupted sleep patterns are common. .

By the way, these symptoms are depression and anxiety that can attack us at any time of the year, but in winter, people who already suffer from these symptoms are more difficult to cope with, while optimistic and happy people also suffer in winter. 

I seem to be impressed by it.

Millions of people around the world experience changes in mood and with the seasons and experience regular bouts of depression and anxiety, also known as Seasonal Affective Disorder or 'SAD'.

Seasonal affective disorder, also known as seasonal depression, is a type of major depressive disorder that occurs due to the changing weather that affects our mental health.

It is commonly known as winter depression and the symptoms tend to increase with the severity of the season, beginning in winter.

A team of experts from the US National Institutes of Health diagnosed weather-related depression or mental stress after research in 1984.

According to team leader Dr. Norman Rosenthal,

 it was abbreviated 'SAD' to make it easier to remember because of the sadness caused by the change in weather.

Scientists are investigating how the cells in our eyes convert the blue color found in light into signals specific to our mood changes and alertness. 

The sun is full of blue light. That's why when sunlight reaches our eyes during the day, our mind is more awake and active and therefore happier.

How to avoid this situation?

To get rid of winter doldrums, it is important to get yourself moving, and regular exercise can be a great help in this regard.

These days, if you are spending more time at home,

 then do the incomplete work of the house which you are not able to do due to lack of time, like any repair work or cleaning etc.  
                                                                 

Get up in the morning and open the doors and windows to let the sunlight in.

 Be sure to spend some time in the sun every day. 

Increase social activities, if the cold weather prevents you from going out, organize a small gathering with friends at home.   
                                                             

 Take special care of your diet, 

eat warm and healthy foods and drink plenty of water to stay fit medically and physically.
                                                                   

 If you take medication for depression,

 be sure to tell your doctor about your new symptoms and change medications with their advice.