Autumn is in its own way a beautiful, majestic time of the year when the trees rustle with yellowed foliage. Why are all adversities activated precisely in the fall, and not, for example, with the onset of spring?
It is getting colder, the weather is spoiling, puddles and dirt appear. A heavy leaden sky hangs above the ground. But spring, too, is not always dry and warm, so it is not possible to connect autumn melancholy with the weather alone.
Spring creates a sense of hope, a desire to live and enjoy life, to look forward to a happy future. In autumn, nothing of the kind is felt, a feeling of broken hopes arises, or simply formless longing for nothing. Only drowsiness and appetite increase, the desire to sit at home in the warmth. Symptoms of autumn spleen - lethargy, even weakness, negative thoughts, difficult feelings. There are problems with concentration, memory. Many people would like to know why this is happening.
Three main causes of autumn spleen
The first reason is natural and social aspects
Scientists emphasize that there are three main causes of mood problems in the autumn. These are natural and social aspects. Man is associated with nature, the state of the world around him is completely reflected in it. Ancient philosophers and doctors pointed this out. But the society taking place in society also leaves an imprint on the mood.
In summer, the weather is nice, warm, you can walk in the evenings after work, meet friends on weekends, no one will refuse fun. The current worries and troubles are somehow forgotten, I do not want to concentrate on them. The sun shines from morning to night.
In the autumn it gets colder, the daylight is shortened, you don't want to go for a walk anymore, you manage to assemble the company with difficulty. Everyday thoughts about work, study, finances are returning. They are not always encouraging. In order not to freeze on the street, you need to get dressed, once again you do not want to go out. Sometimes torrential rains last for whole days, creating a risk of getting sick, discouraging any desire to go for a walk. I also don’t always want to be at home - not everyone gives heating on the go. Even in the native walls a person ceases to feel comfortable.
The second reason is solar activity
Daylight and sunshine are another important reason that must be taken apart. The human body reacts to the sun's rays, producing vitamin D, increasing the level of the hormone of happiness - serotonin. With a reduction in daylight hours, deficiency of sunlight, the opposite phenomenon occurs - melatonin is produced, which spoils the mood. This process is especially strong in women who have an increased sensitivity to changing seasons, changing daylight hours. They are more prone to depression.
Vitamins - the third reason
The third of the main causes of depression in the autumn is vitamin deficiency, associated painful conditions.Nature herself made sure that in the autumn time a person could get all the necessary vitamins, nutrients in order to survive this difficult period, and with it all winter.
In the fall, fruits ripen, you can stock plenty of fruits, vegetables, buy meat at reduced prices. Then you won't have to face vitamin deficiencies.
In addition, a bad mood arises because of the beginning of the school year for those studying, because of the need to return to work with those who went on vacation. Until the next period of rest, when you can sleep and do anything, for a very long time, this causes sadness.
Interesting fact: Autumn is a period of increased costs for parents of students, even preschoolers. Absolutely everyone has to buy warm clothes, endure other expenses, face an increase in the cost of utilities, which does not add to the mood. The social causes of autumn depression are also worth keeping in mind.
How to understand your spleen?
The simplest prevention of vitamin deficiencies helps to get rid of negative feelings - it is worth eating vegetables and fruits of fresh harvest in sufficient quantities. The most important vitamins for the fall are A and C. And it is also worth making an independent decision not to fall into melancholy. This method works best. A person can do a lot to raise his mood and maintain it at the right level. Maybe in the fall you can’t go out to the park with friends for a long walk, or go out for a picnic, but you can go to the exhibition or any other event. Sunny days should not be missed if the weather turned out to be good - you should go for a walk, even if alone.
In the fall, sports help, at least moderate exercises. It’s also worth getting enough sleep. In order to maintain the joy of life, one should not refuse pleasant trifles - aromatherapy or tea with sweets can bring even the most depressed person back to life.
