A psychosomatologist named a technique useful for combating depression.

Psychosomatologist Ekaterina Tur said that touching helps to fight depression.

In an interview with Radio 1 on Wednesday, October 1, Tur explained that for single people, self—contact, a body-oriented therapy technique, can be an alternative to hugging, the effectiveness of which has been confirmed by research: it reduces cortisol levels.

She recommended putting a warm palm on your heart or stomach, closing your eyes and focusing on the feeling of warmth. According to her, such a ritual helps the body to calm down, reduce stress and maintain mental health.

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Earlier on October 1, psychiatrist and narcologist Vasily Shurov advised to consult a specialist in case of prolonged autumn depression. According to him, a person can adapt and move on, but if the condition does not go away within a couple of weeks, doctors have the right to diagnose depression and prescribe medication in a timely manner. 360.ru .

On September 30, psychologist Daria Salnikova said that you can use gentle and effective strategies to combat autumn depression. According to her, "you need to allow yourself to be sad, lie under the covers and do nothing," RT notes.

On September 22, psychologist Katya Fateh Vysotsky noted that "the mind does not work independently of the body. There are some things that cannot be solved with the power of thought. According to her, it is important to involve the whole body in the fight against depression, writes Pravda.Ru .

On September 16, psychotherapist Yulia Romanenko explained how latent depression manifests itself in men. According to the expert, she often disguises herself as irritability, aggression and craving for extreme sports, writes NSN. Sadness and impotence can manifest through anger and aggressive behavior.

Earlier, neurologist Elena Gaivoronskaya warned that if depression reduces the quality of life, you should consult a specialist. According to her, a psychiatrist is not a shame: you need to take care of your psyche in the same way as you take care of your heart or stomach, the website notes. kp.ru .

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