Although the return to work or school is always a moral slump for almost everyone, as they end the pleasures of leisure holiday, many people join this decay completely normal, other symptoms being caused by the change of seasons.
The seasonal change is the cause of a very sad autumn state which is described as autumnal depression or, in the terminology of other experts, seasonal affective syndrome. The changes in vital rates resulting from the reduction of hours of daylight and the arrival of the cold are the origins of this psychological disorder.
Symptoms
The most common symptoms are often the lack of motivation, the feeling of sadness and reduction of the usual energy. These symptoms are not alarming and they disappear as the body adapts to the new seasonal situation. One suffering from this syndrome may have concentration problems, sleep disturbances, irritability, eating disorders, decreased libido and some other symptoms.
However, none of these changes come to cause clinically significant distress or any kind of impairment as fall depression is not considered a mental disease. It is considered temporary. If your persistence increases beyond 2-3 months, we can be talking about an affective disorder that requires professional help from a psychologist.
Causes: Why does it show up?
The cause lies in us and our bodies. Depending on the existing sunlight, the brain sends commands to some hormones, especially the melatonin, which is responsible for regulating sleep, body temperature or feeling hungry. Melatonin production is greater with reduced daylight hours, but the amount of serotonin produced decreases, serotonin being another hormone that has to do with the mood.
There is evidence that high melatonin causes a reduction of serotonin. That would explain the downturn of mind that everyone is faced with in autumn. The problem may be aggravated if the patient is prone to depression, since the mere reduction of hours of sunshine will be the natural trigger of a new depressive process. There is evidence that people have a tendency to feel depressed and their lives and their environment tend to be worse at this time of year.
How to combat it
Behavior, and social networking outlets
Food: key
Low body temperature causes a high level of melatonin and many people with depression tend to eat too autumnal high-calorie foods. If we add the anxiety which generates sadness and self-motivation to this situation, we find cases of serious eating disorders (overweight, poor digestion, indigestion ...).
In other cases, a low mood causes loss of appetite in the patient, so that they cannot raise their already depleted energies. Key experts believe a good, healthy, orderly and balanced diet is the secret for overcoming this difficult autumnal period.
Iron, present in legumes, cereals, meat and vegetables, is a basic mineral that strengthens the body, so you should always eat foods that contain it, especially in autumn. Vitamins and minerals must be present in food and you should have good supplies of vegetables, fruits, grains and animal products. Vitamin C is also vital if you don’t want to fall into the typical colds.
The nuts, which can be found in a variety of forms in the market, are fundamental to a healthy increase of our energy reserves. We must not forget the proteins and carbohydrates, the best fuel for our body.
Also, do not forget to take a full breakfast the day before. It will help you renew your energy: orange juice (vitamin C), fruit (vitamins and minerals), cereals or toast (carbohydrates and minerals) and coffee with milk (coffee and milk will clearly provide you proteins and calcium).
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