- "I had a hard time getting up this morning, I felt like a bullion"
- "I get tired easily these days"
- "There is a happiness inside me that I cannot describe these days"
- "I am very active"
- "Life is very beautiful"
If you are repeating these words frequently lately or hearing them from those around you, be careful! Even though the sun warms us with the arrival of spring, we can be affected spiritually in different ways by seasonal transitions. While some start a new day full of energy with the effect of the longer day and sunny weather, others are negatively affected by seasonal transitions; He/she may show symptoms such as being weak, exhausted, and getting angry easily, and may become depressed. Psychiatrist Dr. Uğur Hatıloğlu gave information about mood disorders that occur during seasonal transitions.
- Seasonal Transitions Can Affect People Both Positively and Negatively
As the days get longer and the sun shows more of its face, you may experience more positivity and joy, and an indescribable increase in morale. 'Spring fatigue' is a condition that cannot be classified medically and cannot be called a disease, but it affects all of us to a greater or lesser extent. Complaints such as weakness, easy fatigue, impatience, easy anger, reluctance, distraction or difficulty concentrating may be observed.
- If Symptoms Continue for 2 Weeks, Expert Support is Required
So, if we need to ask why the symptoms are so contradictory; We can say that spring fatigue, depression and neurotransmitter changes in the brain due to seasonal changes (increase in serotonin, decrease in melatonin) show themselves differently in everyone. If you have been observing these symptoms most of the day and almost every day for at least two weeks, you should consult a psychiatrist to be evaluated for depression.
- The Brain Sees Climate Changes as a Stress Factor
Seasonal changes can actually be considered a new source of stress for us. Because, like every living thing, we always try to adapt to a positive/negative situation that develops internally or externally. There's too much going on outside of us. Even though we do not consciously see climate change as a stress factor because it is a recent situation and we cannot do anything about it, our brains may. Since transitions will always be difficult, most of us experience these complaints for a short time, and when we adapt, the symptoms disappear. If the fatigue that sometimes occurs is an extension of a pre-existing condition, chronic fatigue; It may be a sign of physical or psychiatric disorders.
- Ways to Cope with Depression That Comes with Spring Fatigue
Take Action: Exercise is, as always, one of the best ways to cope. Exercising outside more to take advantage of the daylight would be like killing two birds with one stone. In addition, it is thought that increasing the level of vitamin D in the body along with sun exposure may be good for depressive symptoms in some recent studies.
Pay Attention to Your Nutrition: Avoid heavy, oily and overly spicy nutrition. A diet consisting of fresh vegetables and fruits can help you get through this period easily. Don't forget to drink plenty of water.Stay away from substances, alcohol and cigarettes.
Socialize: Staying in touch and doing the activities you like will keep you active
Learn to Cope with Stress: Increased stress contributes to spring fatigue. Coping with stress will shorten the spring fatigue process.
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