Psychologist named a way to avoid depression due to the end of summer

Clinical psychologist Daria Salnikova told how to avoid depression due to the end of summer. In an interview with Radio 1 on Tuesday, August 18, the specialist noted that people often associate the end of summer with the end of a period of joy, which may cause them to feel discouraged. The expert advised to accept autumn as a new reality and not to yearn for the past summer, so as not to miss what is happening in the present.

Salnikova noted that adulthood involves cycles and planning, but the autumn months should not turn into a period of constant stress. From September to December, you can work productively, do daily chores and form healthy habits, but it is important to maintain a comfortable rhythm and not demand maximum results from yourself every day.

The psychologist also recommended planning in advance a short weekly rest for several hours and longer breaks, such as weekends or a short vacation in October or November. According to her, understanding when there is an opportunity to rest gives the brain a foothold and helps reduce anxiety.

In addition, Salnikova called for taking into account natural cycles: shortening daylight hours and cooling require the body to rebuild. Periods of fatigue, decreased mood, and apathy are natural, so don't blame yourself for a temporary decline in activity.

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Psychologist Nadezhda Sjogren on August 11 urged not to turn the end of summer into a marathon, but to choose a few desirable activities and notice pleasant moments. She advised not to chase events, but to reflect on the experience she has already gained, according to RIAMO.

As psychologist Natalia Panfilova told NSN on August 10, the most frequent periods of breakups are August and New Year's holidays. It can be due to several factors at once: it can be both too much time spent by a couple alone, and the fact that it becomes insufficient.

Specialist Olga Pugovkina in a conversation with the website kp.ru On August 8, she listed ways to prevent depression. According to her, the balance of exercise and rest, a variety of activities, physical activity, sufficient light, sleep patterns and live communication with loved ones help to maintain mood, writes RT.

Psychologist Angelina Surina on August 5 in a conversation with 360.ru She said that the "missed summer syndrome" can be a sign of constant anxiety and fear of not being able to realize your plans. According to the psychologist, the ability to appreciate what is already there helps to cope with this condition. It is useful to remember what has been achieved over the past year or several years, and to praise yourself for it, the website writes kp.ru .

Before that, psychologist Elena Shidlovskaya called the symptoms of the missed summer syndrome. According to her, his symptoms include a feeling of lost time, irritability, comparing himself with others.