The days are short, the weather is gloomy and it gets dark early - the cold, wet weather and lack of light in winter are bad for many people. Find out here how you can combat and prevent depressive moods in the dark season.
If you often feel listless, listless and depressed during the winter months and could tear down trees again in spring, you may be suffering from seasonal affective disorder (SAD) or so-called winter depression.
Too little sun
The cause of these depressive moods in winter is usually a lack of sunlight. The lack of light on short days increases the release of the sleep hormone melatonin in the body and leads to a vitamin D deficiency. Both factors can upset the hormonal balance and lead to moodiness. In many cases, however, mild winter depression can be combated or prevented with a few simple tips:
- The most effective remedy is obvious: brightness. Spend at least half an hour outdoors every day. Even in bad weather, the amount of light outside is significantly higher than indoors.
- If you are unable to get enough daylight, you can temporarily balance your vitamin D levels by taking vitamin D supplements.
- Eat a healthy diet. Plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables have a positive effect on your metabolism.
- Exercise regularly, if possible in the morning and outdoors. The endorphins released during exercise put you in a good mood.
- If the depressive mood persists for several weeks, further measures such as light therapy or taking St. John's wort may be useful. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice on the options.
Take depression seriously
Severe depression can have serious consequences and should not be underestimated. If your mood persists or worsens despite the measures mentioned, you should seek the help of a doctor or psychotherapist.
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