AUTUMN CHANDRA - 10 WAYS TO FIGHT SEASONAL DEPRESSION

The thing I have been practicing for a long time is to turn off messages, facts, information, and news ... At the moment I cut myself off from statistics, strikes, fake news, and conspiracy theories. Continuous and obsessive exposure of your head to the uninterrupted stream of bad and negative information increased incredibly the level of fear and stress I feel.

Don't get me wrong, I still try to be up to date with what is happening in the world, but now I give myself all the information in much smaller and more easily absorbable doses.

For over a year, I also introduced yoga and breathing exercises to my graphic artist, it has largely helped me deal with stress and calmed my head.

The last thing that helps me fight stress is supplementation that I will talk about in the next point.

Recently, it gave me a thought that I heard from a doctor.

"Appropriate supplementation of vitamin D and magnesium can significantly increase the quality of life."

As recommended, I started, preceded by medical examinations, magnesium supplementation, and vitamin D. I do blood tests regularly, but recently, I also examine the level of vitamin D, which has an unimaginably significant impact on our immunity, but also on our mental health.

I supplement vitamin D all year round, similarly to magnesium and B vitamins. Magnesium baths are an interesting method to increase magnesium. All you have to do is buy a huge magnesium chloride packaging and you can enjoy relaxing and significantly lowering your stress levels.

I recommend trying this method, but as I mentioned earlier, it is important to introduce supplements with your head, as recommended by the doctor, or after prior blood tests after finding any deficiencies.

Probiotics also play a very important role. If you've ever noticed a problem with your intestines, you should explore this topic. At the moment I do not supplement probiotics, but I regularly eat products that help to keep my bacterial flora in good condition, pickled products, yogurt with probiotics, and clocks.

In the fight against the symptoms of autumn depression, qualitative rest is extremely important.

When we get up in the morning rested and rested, it is immediately easier for us to look positively at the reality that surrounds us. I try to make my dream last about 8 hours.

It is also important that your sleep is qualitative, deep, relaxing, and regenerating. I do a few things to ensure that my night rest is calm and uninterrupted.

According to the principle from point 4, I do not expose myself to unnecessary media noise and a multitude of bad information, especially before going to sleep.

I make sure that the "images" to which my head will be exposed just before bedtime are positive, soothing and put me into a blissful state of relief.

Just before going to bed, it is important to put the phone aside, and in return reach for your favorite book. It is also important that the air in the room is fresh, so do not forget to ventilate it. In introducing the right mood just before bedtime, you can also help, including your favorite calm music, or, for example, an application with an endless gallery of soothing sounds and noises that calm thoughts, cleanse the head, and help us fall into a blissful and peaceful sleep.

To control the quality of sleep, a very useful device is the Oura Ring they are overwhelming the quality of your sleep.

For years I have been a hard follower of the principle "you are what you eat" and most of the meals I eat throughout the day I prepare myself at home (I think it will be about 95% of all meals).

Say what you want, but in my opinion, a good diet is the key to a good mood. I don't know about you, but after eating some fast food and the whole packet of chips I feel ... bad. Contrary to appearances, to improve the mood of snacks, they do the opposite.

All day of a bad diet and terrible food, they only cause me remorse, total precipitation.

A nutritious meal on the other side gives me a need to survive all day energy, and strength and significantly improves my mood. Every day I make sure that my diet does not lack a valuable source of protein, the right portion of vegetables and fruits, and valuable fats.

I am aware that statements such as "do not locate yourself at home", and "go to people", can now be a bit controversial, but I still think that being in good company can get us out of apathy and put us into us Better mood.

Physical contact with a loved one, meeting a friend and family, talking together, and spending time with a group of people who are important to you are crucial in taking care of mental and mental health.

I once avoided social situations, which often gave me almost a panic attack. Now I can't wait for me to meet my family, and friends again, and social contacts are now gaining a completely different dimension and meaning.

Remember yourself, take care of your needs, at least spoil, dissolve, and put yourself in 1st place.

Do not forget that throughout the hustle and bustle of the day, a week, among all these duties, a lot of work, shopping, find time only for yourself.

For me, the ability to spend time only with each other and with my thoughts is an important role. It's the way to balance and happiness, and thus to improve mood.

It may turn out that it is not such a simple matter. Turn off the TV, and computer put off the phone and newspaper and simply listen to yourself. Your thoughts in the world, you can deal with something that has been tired of you for some time.

It is also worth remembering that sometimes it is worth "going crazy". Do something you dream about for a long time, not put away things later. Treat yourself to a home spa, put on your face your favorite mask, or buy a long-desired purse.

Sometimes you just have to improve your mood, which may seem shallow and trivial. A glass of your favorite wine. Turning on your beloved movie can just protect you from negative emotions and a bad mood.

Another banality, but it took me a moment before I learned to appreciate what I have. Small moments, often undecided moments, fleeting ..

Just start to appreciate what you have, a roof over your head, two healthy arms and legs, a loved one next to it, a happy child, or a great job.

Take care of small things, smile at a stranger on the street, make you smile ., your husband, sister, mother, friend ...

Appreciate every ray of the sun warming up your cheek, and at the amazing colors of autumn leaves ... fall in love with yourself this fall.

Enjoy life and do more.

I hope that my experience in the fight against seasonal depression will help at least one of you.

My autumn Chandra has not caught up this year. To be honest, all year 2022, he was full of emotions and events. I am full of hope that everyone will find something special this fall. Something that will allow them to slightly go through this time.