Seasonal Emotional Disorder is a form of depression that usually occurs during Autumn and Winter, where days are diminishing. It is often present in women and is aggravated by the cloudy days of winter without sunshine. Mental mood changes and there are many symptoms. You may feel pressured, anxiety, nervousness or have mood swings. A person becomes more subdued, feeling tired and drowsy with decreased interest in normal daily activities and low libido. You may also show increased appetite for consumption of hydrocarbons, such as bread, pasta, rice, fruit and sweets.
There are several ways to deal with winter depression. First of all remember to take deep breaths, breathing activates the gastrointestinal nerve, which regulates stress levels. Drink coffee to energize your body and bring your mood up. If you can combine it by going out, then it's even better for you. Do not stay isolated, even when you feel that you are not in the mood, remember how much of a nice time you have with your friends and put at least one night out in your weekly schedule.
Take some time for yourself, go out for a walk or work out. Exercise increases seratonin and protects against depression. After your exercise, or your work, you can try aromatherapy. The sense of smell is directly related to mood and emotion. A fragrance can have beneficial properties for the body. You can add aromatic oils in your bath water, or place a fragrance in your home to diffuse into the air. An even more relaxing proposition is the aromatic oil massage, where the oils come in direct contact with your skin and combined with the massage technique, you will be completely relaxed.
Lack of sunlight can cause vitamin D deficiency. If you feel mildly depressed, consult your doctor about a possible change in your diet or receiving a supplement. You can also purchase a Dawn sunlight simulator. The simulator produces light close to the solar spectrum so that it is absorbed by the body, exposure usually takes place in morning time and the treatment lasts for 1-3 hours. Seasonal depression usually does not take a severe form of depression and tends to subside by the end of winter.
