Seasonalโ Shift:โฃ Why Winter โFrequently enough brings the blues
Chisinau,Moldova – As temperatures drop andโค daylightโค hours shorten,many experience โขa dip โin mood and energy levels.โ Psychiatrist and psychotherapistโฃ Lidia Sanduleac explains this is frequently enough linked to reduced exposure to natural light,impacting hormone production andโ overall well-being.
The decrease in sunlight triggers an increase in melatonin – theโค sleep hormone – and a corresponding decrease in serotonin, often called the โฃ”hormone of happiness.” Concurrently, vitamin D levels tendโ to fall during the autumn and winter months. Vitamin D is crucial โfor synthesizing hormones like serotonin, dopamine, and oxytocin, all vital for โmaintaining a positive mood.
Sanduleac โขnotes that the time ofโ year also โขcoincides with the completion of projects and year-end deadlines, adding to stress and โขperhaps increasing anxiety and depression. Contributing to these feelings is โincreased time spentโค indoors and resulting social isolation. the body also reacts to cold temperatures as a stressor, conserving energy โand leading to fatigue and withdrawal.
This phenomenon is known as “seasonal affectiveโ disorder”โฃ or “seasonal depression.” If symptoms persist for more than two weeks and interfere with daily life, seeking professional help isโ recommended.
Psychologists suggest several strategies to mitigateโค the โฃ”winter blues,” including regular outdoor walks – even on cloudy days – a balanced diet,and consistent physical activity. Light therapy and prioritizing social connections are also beneficial.
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