SPRING HAS COME BUT I'M ALWAYS TIRED!

Spring means change in a sense. The spring season has always matched positive events in people's minds. Many individuals feel more energetic in the spring, the time spent outside increases. But even though these changes were positive, they always forced people. Rapid changes in nature can also cause anxiety and depression in humans. Some individuals make an effort to comply with the energy that spring brings, but this effort results in fatigue. This spring tiredness is often seen as a part of spring depression.

Spring depression is a mood disorder, a seasonal depression. Although there is no situation that causes stress and sadness, depressive features are observed. Anxious and anxious, sleep disturbances, irritability, anxiety, weight loss, loss of appetite or opening, and increased sexual desire are among the symptoms of spring. Conversely, individuals may experience disability and enjoyment of previously enjoyed activities. Complaints of those who have problems such as migraine, stomach ulcers and allergies increase during the spring months. A person suffering from spring depression has trouble going to school or work. The spring season has always matched positive events in people's minds. The energy brought by spring and observing other people can cause sadness as it creates a feeling of “I'm missing something” in depressed people.

In order to cope with spring depression, regular exercise should increase the metabolic rate, so plenty of walking should be done in the open area. Attention and care should be taken to sleep times. Healthy nutrition should be given importance, shock diets should be avoided because summer is coming. More fresh greens and fruits should be every meal, vitamins A, C, E should be supported to strengthen the immune system and plenty of water should be consumed. It is necessary to take a warm shower every day and avoid excessive alcohol consumption. Our life should not be limited to our responsibilities. Acquiring hobbies outside of school or work will make a difference. Avoid working in a closed place from morning to evening and take breaks during work. Sunlight should be used whenever possible. Emotions are contagious and should be with joyful and pleasant friends. When we take care to live in that moment instead of sticking to the past or worrying about the future, the effect of spring will not be different from the liveliness created by nature.

Expert Psychologist Ezgi ÖZKAN