How to survive the autumn spleen?

How to survive the autumn spleen?

According to the statistics provided by national psychology magazines, more than 10 million Americans suffer from the seasonal affective disorder – the autumn spleen.

About 10 to 20 percent of Americans discover mild symptoms of the disease each year.

The researchers find the link between the patients’ irritability, a drop in energy level, fatigue, anxiety, and sadness in the decreasing level of daylight most of us face in autumn.

The best way to find out your diagnosis and get help is to contact your therapist.

However, in case of some light to mild symptoms, there are some tools you can use by yourself to take you out of this state.

Don’t ignore your physical needs

Some patients with seasonal affective disorder face insomnia or extreme sleepiness, some of them report changes in eating habits and, as a result, a significant gain or drop of weight.

Though it can be difficult, try to find the middle ground and if you’re constantly craving for some more food or sleep, indulge yourself with an extra piece of your favorite food or an additional hour of rest.

After all, if the autumn is not that warm, your body needs more energy to keep itself running than in summer.

Allow yourself to relax

Young people between 18 to 30 are more prone to the seasonal spleen.

There is no scientific evidence of our assumption but we think there might be a connection between the drowsiness and the lifestyle of young people and college students who are always busy.

When you feel that you simply can’t force yourself to face all your responsibilities and to complete all the chores and tasks you’re assigned, ask for help.

See a therapist

There could be multiple reasons for your seasonal sadness.

The therapist will help you with the diagnosis and treatment methods.

You might simply suffer from vitamin D3 insufficiency and in this case, some minor changes to your diet or the vitamin supplements will be enough.

Or you might need something stronger as a treatment.

In any case, if you feel down for a long time, call your doctor.

Make yourself comfortable

Comfy clothes, tasty food, a nice book, a cup of tea, and a cat (or a dog) nearby will do miracles.

Choose the elements of comfort that work best for you and indulge yourself when you’re down.

Fortunately, self-care is a huge trend nowadays, and fewer and fewer people feel uncomfortable when confessing to themselves that they are not machines and need some extra care from time to time.

Meet your friends

This is more complicated when the quarantine and anti-epidemic measures are in full force, but communication is the best treatment against loneliness and feeling down.

If you cannot meet your loved ones face-to-face, at least try Zoom meetings and Skype calls.

Another way to get the so much needed communication is to pet your dog or cat.

Animals are great companions with the antidepressants’ functions.

Find a new friend in the animal shelter or try to join some charity activity.

If you’re anxious and don’t know what to do to comfort yourself, try to do something nice for those in need.

Getting through seasonal affective disorder like the autumn spleen, is not a joke and you should treat this state seriously.

Get professional help if you feel like you can benefit from it, and don’t push yourself too hard.

Remember that the sunny days will return soon and at the moment you’re doing your best.

 

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