季节的光 & more solutions to help beat the winter blues

帮助对抗季节性情感障碍的天然解决方案,直到春天到来.

What is seasonal affective disorder?

随着冬天的来临, the days get shorter and 天气 gets colder, many of us may find ourselves with the "winter blues.“严重和慢性季节性抑郁症是一个严重的问题,应该由医学专业人士治疗. 然而, 对我们很多人来说, 冬季往往会带来较轻类型的季节性情感障碍(有时称为SAD),类似于“幽居热”或“幽居病”." T在这里 are, 然而, ways to . . . 嗯哼 . . . 天气 冬天,包括季节性的灯光和积极的习惯,帮助抵御压力和悲伤.

Chase away the winter blues

冬季抑郁不仅仅是一种民间说法——我们每天吸收多少阳光会产生生理(和心理)反应. In the northern hemisp在这里, 地球的倾斜意味着我们住得越靠北,冬天白天的时间就越少(直射的阳光也越少). 例如, around the winter solstice, 锚地, 阿拉斯加, 而明尼苏达州最北部的日照时间为8小时. Shorter days mean less sunlight, 什么会扰乱我们的昼夜节律,改变我们的睡眠时间表, our eating habits and our moods.

这就是为什么有些人注意到他们在冬天睡得更多, have less energy and interest in their usual activities, 感觉更易怒或喜怒无常,甚至想要吃更多(尤其是碳水化合物含量高的食物). 医生开的光疗法包括明亮的灯箱或黎明模拟器, but if your symptoms are not that severe, 每天你还可以做一些其他的事情来摆脱忧郁.

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Let the light in to fight seasonal affective disorder

  • 把百叶窗打开. 季节性照明的解决方案很简单,只要打开百叶窗和窗帘,搬走东西就可以了 像树枝一样 that block sun-facing windows.
  • 坐在阳光下. 把你的桌子或餐桌移到阳光充足的地方. 白天花点时间坐在明亮的窗户旁阅读或工作. Mornings are a good time to grab some extra sunlight exposure, 因为它既能帮助你保持生物钟正确,又能让你在一天的剩余时间里精神抖擞.
  • Look into SAD light therapy. 信用卡诈骗罪 getting a light therapy box 或者LED SAD灯,如果你的窗户白天没有太多阳光的话.

对抗幽居病

  • 去外面. 当然,外面可能会更冷,但要穿得暖和些,尽量在白天多出去走走. 让每天的散步成为你冬天例行公事的一部分——即使在阴天,你的身体仍然在吸收阳光. 当一个异常温暖的冬日来临时,考虑在户外或户外吃午饭 全家散步.
  • 花点时间放松. 不要把自己逼得太紧——可以这么说,每个冬天都花一点时间放松一下.
  • 是社会. When you're feeling blue or cranky, sometimes the last thing you want is to be around other people, but sometimes that's also exactly what you need. 当你 工作上的好邻居 在你的 社区, the kindness and respect will be returned.
  • 迎向太阳. If you're planning a winter vacation, 考虑去一个温暖和阳光充足的地方,给自己一个短暂的充电. And if you're enrolled in Medicare, supplemental insurance may provide additional support for health care expenses while you're traveling.

Take care of your mind and body during winter

  • 保证充足的睡眠. 而整天睡觉或发现越来越难以下床可能是更严重的抑郁症的迹象, make sure you're getting a normal and healthy amount of rest each night. Lack of sleep can raise stress levels.
  • 正确的饮食. Follow healthy eating tips. And no matter how much your winter body might crave them, try to cut down on foods heavy in fats, 糖和碳水化合物. 而不是, try to eat foods rich in nutrients and vitamins, 包括鱼, nuts and vegetables high in omega-3 fatty acids.
  • 定期锻炼. 不仅仅是因为你想在夏天的沙滩身材上有一个好的开始,而是因为它 有助于减轻压力 and anxiety and strengthens your body's physical and mental system.

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  • 引入自然. 室内盆栽植物, including low-maintenance succulents, 可以改善你的情绪, 改善你呼吸的空气,甚至提高你的工作效率,让你的空间更舒适.
  • Set up a meditation spot. 无论是一个安静角落里的枕头,还是一个包含香薰油的更精致的区域, finding a place to take those deep belly breaths and relax is key. 静静地坐在原地 can help restore a sense of calm while reducing negative emotions.
  • 添加一些快照. 旅行和庆祝活动的彩色照片有助于让快乐的回忆留在脑海中. 创建一个画廊墙,捕捉与亲人的时刻,为您的空间带来即时的欢乐.

如果你的冬季忧郁变得更糟,你可能会感到持续的抑郁, seek help from a medical professional. If, 然而, 在寒冷的天气里,你会觉得自己的情绪和态度需要一点提振, 黑暗的冬季, 遵循这些建议,你就能摆脱烦恼,从冬天中获得同样多的快乐和乐趣, 温暖的季节.

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