Managing the “Winter Blue’s”

We love winters for the cold weather. It’s the best season to travel, have scrumptious food, your appetite is also on the rise. For some, winters are the best but for a few people winters are not great because they make them feel low, lethargic and gloomy.

People, who are already facing depression, tend to go in the same zone and become further depressed.

Here are some tips to take care of your mental health not only just in winter but throughout the year.

Acceptance: Accepting the situation you are in and believing that this will pass very soon will help to get over your “Winter blues”.

Have a routine and stick to it: Make your time table and follow the same even when feeling low.

Exercise: Get into a minimum of 30 mins of exercise, be it yoga, gym, aerobics, walking whatever suits you, preferably early morning.

Sleep schedule: Sleep and wake up at the same time daily even on weekends.

Food: Have a healthy diet and stick to local food available during the season. Limit your junk food to once or twice a month.

Light up your rooms: Pull off the curtains and let the sunlight peep into your room or go out to fetch some. Never sit in a dark room with lights off, it makes you feel sadder and less energized.

Go on vacation: Even if it’s a mini-vacation, go and have some fun so that it can light up your mood.

Take up an outdoor sport/hobby: In winters we don’t feel like leaving our house, gear yourself to play some outdoor game or an old hobby you left long back.

Host a party/attend parties: Meeting people you love and being around them will make you feel better and lit the environment around.

Talk to the family: If you have this weird feeling which is persistent and hampering your daily life, talk to friends and family.

Address negative thoughts: In case you have had any unfortunate incidents in your life & if the negative thoughts are bothering you, try to resolve them.

Connect with a Psychologist: If you are unable to overcome the sluggish feeling, seek professional help from a psychologist who can help you to get out of this.

The winter season can be worst for people suffering through seasonal affective disorder, hence do not hesitate to consult a professional.

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