As Yury Shevchuk bequeathed to humanity:"What is autumn is sky, nthe sky is shining under your feet. "
But autumn is not only DDT, warm tea and instagram landscapes, autumn is also an autumn depression.
Autumn depression - a phenomenon that has spread throughout the globe, where the real autumn comes. Not a calendar, but an art one, with fallen leaves, heavy thick skies and capricious rains. This is a sad and melancholic song of nature, before a deep winter sleep. The countries whose meridians comfortably stretched not far from the equator do not know about such an autumn and the inhabitants of these fears have an odd sense of fading and sadness that is synchronous with nature.
Why now?
Autumn, as a state of nature - is archaically transferred to the state of the soul. Days filled with rain and lifeless dampness are compared with inner experiences, sadness and sadness. On summer sunny days, nature reminds us that there is sunlight that animates everything around, and we also come to life under it. We think positively and boldly look to the future. In the autumn, nature takes away a chance for light and warmth. Many are subject to autumn depression, but the fundamental division of all who experience this ailment is light or dark tones of feelings.
Autumn depression - as a brand. He lives his life, from year to year helping marketers to promote products on the market. “Our sweaters will brighten up a bleak autumn,” and “our tea will warm even chronic singles,” etc.
But in reality, if we talk about a real depression, which does not pass from the change of seasons, in the fall the depression becomes aggravated. This is due to the cyclical nature of mental processes that are associated with the change of seasons. A short daylight hours reduces the production of the hormone of joy, and the overcast weather causes a feeling of hopelessness and apathy.
According to statistics, in the autumn, the number of patients in psychiatric hospitals increases by 25%!
Symptoms of depression
Main signs and symptoms of depression during the autumn period:
Mental
- Irritability, aggression
- Bad mood, not changing from external circumstances
- The feeling of impassable melancholy and sadness
- Guilt for everything that is and is happening in life
- Lack of interest in themselves and others
- Hopelessness
- Thoughts of death, suicide
Physical
- Decreased physical and sexual activity
- Increased or decreased appetite
- Impotence, even at the level of domestic affairs
- Exacerbation of chronic pain (migraine, joint pain, etc.)
- Inhibition - speech and motor
A complete list of symptoms and signs of depression can be found in our articles Signs of Depression: We've Gathered Everything! and Symptoms of depression.
What to do?
What to do?Autumn is a time when you can “slow down” a bit and think about what is happening at all? Autumn is a productive and nourishing environment for thinking about your life, plans and creativity. Sadness, as a natural tool, is rather a positive lever of control. Grieving and losing lives - we make room for something new in our life.
The most important thing for psychological balance in the autumn-winter period is to learn how to live the losses.
In the modern world there is a tendency to devalue or ignore sad and negative feelings. This toxic environment, in which sooner or later, all that is unprecedented and rejected - will cover it with its head and can knock down the most positive and bright ones. But to experience grief, loss and sadness is desirable from an adult position and not dissolving into these feelings.
5 steps to healthy living losses in the fall
- Be clear about what is wrong and what takes you resources
- Indicate what is now in reality, and what is only in your head and illusions
- Write about everything that erodes you from the inside, daily tell your diary or blog about it
- Cry and be sad every day, do not block feelings, recognize and warm them (but do not dissolve in them, dispense!)
- Silently say goodbye every day and dream about a new one. Visualize and structure in your head what you want. It prepares the brain and neural connections for change.
Sometimes our life falls into sadness and depression so much (and this is serious!) That we need to admit it. First aid is to contact a psychotherapist. A specialist will help you survive all unpleasant feelings and teach you how to cope with difficulties in your life in the future. It takes time and patience, but it's worth it!
Psychotherapy is the best investment in your life.
Results
Autumn depression, like any depression, requires attention and treatment. In the fall, it is good to treat the "roots" of your psyche, to know the dominant roles of life scenarios and the usual psychological "macros" of behavior. Give yourself the possibility of healing and knowing your Self. Do not run away from the natural cycles of sadness and temporary extinction - spring will not come without them!
