Symptoms of autumn and winter depression and healthy ways to treat it

Arab Weather - As soon as the fall and winter seasons begin, many people begin to feel continuously depressed, lazy and lethargic, and prefer loneliness and many symptoms of depression associated with these two seasons, so what are these symptoms and what are the best ways to get rid of it?

What are these symptoms and what are the best ways to get rid of it?

First of all, it must be known that seasonal depression is one of the types of depression caused by the change of seasons during the year, and it is also called "seasonal affective disorder", and it is often associated with the fall and winter seasons.

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Depression symptoms in fall and winter

People with depression suffer from a number of symptoms, which are summarized:

• Feeling sad most of the time.
• And a sense of hopelessness and lack of confidence.
• A feeling of laziness, lethargy and moodiness.
• Loss of interest in activities that you did before.
• People with fall or winter depression also have trouble sleeping, problems with concentration, frequent thoughts of suicide, and death.
• Symptoms of depression include feeling permanently tired and hypersensitive towards others.
• Sleeping for a long time and gaining weight.

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Important tips for getting rid of autumn or winter depression:

• There are several ways to overcome this type of depression, which are characterized by their simplicity and are considered an alternative to sedative drugs, the most important of which are:
• Increase your intake of vitamin C, which is one of the effective ingredients in eliminating depression.
• Take care to exercise, which plays a major role in improving mood and getting rid of depression. It boosts brain and immune system activity .
• Eating more foods rich in magnesium, the deficiency of which causes depression, and is found in green leafy vegetables, seeds, nuts and legumes.
• Going out for outings, even if it is for a short period
• Avoid drinking caffeinated drinks such as coffee and tea. Being a stimulant.