The doctor listed ways to deal with the autumn blues

Doctor Anastasia Yakimova told how to deal with the autumn blues and regain her vigor.

On Tuesday, October 7, the specialist noted that physical activity is the most important component of the fight against the autumn blues. According to her, it's worth starting with regular walks that promote the production of endorphins and help maintain emotional tone, Radio 1 notes. Even half an hour of brisk walking a day, she stressed, can reduce fatigue and improve mood.

The expert added that proper nutrition should be the second step in overcoming the blues. In autumn, it is especially important to include foods rich in B vitamins and tryptophan in the diet, such as turkey, fish, dairy products and nuts. At the same time, excessive consumption of caffeine and sweets can provoke energy fluctuations and worsen the emotional background, the Moscow City News agency writes.

The specialist also advised to adjust the rest regime and pay attention to light therapy, which helps to compensate for the lack of daylight. For this, she explained, special lamps with an intensity of about 10,000 lux are used, which are turned on in the morning for 20-30 minutes to normalize circadian rhythms.

According to Yakimova, positive live communication also helps to cope with seasonal gloom. Social activity reduces anxiety, and joint activities — be it sports, hobbies, or walks — contribute to the production of dopamine and serotonin, neurotransmitters of joy and motivation.

The expert stressed that if the autumn blues do not go away for several weeks and its symptoms worsen, it is necessary to seek help from specialists. 360.ru .

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On October 6, cardiologist Olga Molchanova told the website kp.ru about ways to deal with the autumn blues. According to her, you should definitely go out for walks, even if you don't want to be among people, surround yourself with something interesting and beautiful. Exhibitions, lectures, and master classes will help, writes RT.

October 2 Pravda.Ru She wrote that the symptoms worth paying attention to include constant fatigue and loss of strength, decreased concentration and memory, changes in appetite — from overeating to loss of interest in food, lack of pleasure from socializing and habitual activities, as well as the desire to spend more and more time alone. If such manifestations persist for more than two weeks, this may indicate that this is not just a temporary melancholy.

On September 11, psychotherapist Natalia Birina said that mental illness worsens in the fall. Also, the autumn blues are associated with the fact that solar activity is decreasing, according to NSN.

At the end of August, psychologist Daria Yausheva said that creating small islands of warmth and joy for yourself will help you cope with the autumn blues. The expert noted that the mood in autumn is affected by fatigue after an active summer, a reduction in daylight hours and a cold snap.

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