Reasons for more stress during this season…
Is your heart swaying with the wind that blows in this season? You are not the only one who suddenly became depressed or depressed. There is no such thing as ‘burning autumn’. It seems to be the same abroad. Health and medical media ‘Healthline’ recently looked at anxiety in the fall.
“There are people who suffer from anxiety and mood swings during the fall,” said Dr Claire Morrison, a medical adviser at MedExpress, who prescribes medications through online counseling. “Autumn anxiety, unlike other anxiety, often has no overt external triggers and tends to recur every year,” he said. “If it repeats every time, there will be a pattern, and if you see it, you can do something to stop it,” she said.
According to Morrison, symptoms of anxiety in the fall can include a depressed mood, excessive worry, impatience, lethargy, drowsiness, fatigue, and loss of interest in daily activities.
Reduced sunlight reduces serotonin levels
“One of the reasons is that serotonin levels drop due to decreased exposure to sunlight,” Morrison said. This hormone affects mood, appetite, and sleep patterns. It also increases the hormone melatonin, which tends to make people sleepy and depressed.” He also said that less exposure to sunlight might lead to vitamin D deficiency, which might be linked to depression. He also said that it might be even more because outdoor activities are reduced due to the colder weather.
Due to transitional life changes or winter trauma
Psychologist Dr. Patricia Thornton agrees that seasonal changes can lead to mood swings and anxiety, but argues that it might also be transitional anxiety. The wonderful summer is over and we have to go back to our daily lives, but as the year comes to an end, the pressure for social success may increase. It may also be due to changes in the living environment. He explained, “If you don’t get enough sleep due to changes in your living environment, it can cause anxiety.”
Dr. Thornton also added, “It can be a bit of a nuisance to remember that winter times are hard as the weather gets colder and you get less sunlight.” He said, “You can feel these emotions around the time of some traumatic event such as death or assault. “Sometimes it’s just a feeling regarding the event, and you may not know why you’re anxious or depressed.”
Dr. Morrison and Dr. Thornton 5 ways to get rid of fall anxietysuggested
▲Wake up earlier and bask in the morning sun ▲Exercise for at least 30 minutes every day ▲Eat a warm meal ▲Start a new hobby or study ▲Change the home environment by providing a warm blanket or autumn colored accessories. In more serious situations, we recommend that you seek professional help.
