Winter depression<\/span><\/span>, <\/span>also <\/span>called Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD),<\/span> is a form of <\/span><\/span>seasonal depression<\/span><\/span><\/strong> that <\/span>typically occurs<\/span> in the winter<\/span>,<\/span> with fewer<\/span> daylight hours.<\/span> Experts believe <\/span>that <\/span>changes<\/span> light exposure <\/span>impact<\/span> die <\/span><\/span>circadian rhythm<\/span><\/span><\/strong> (the body\u2019s internal clock) and disrupt the production of <\/span><\/span>neurotransmitters<\/span><\/span><\/strong> such<\/span> as<\/span> serotonin and melatonin<\/span>,<\/span> possibly <\/span>leading<\/span> to <\/span><\/span>winter depression<\/span><\/span>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
Winter depression<\/span><\/span> is quite <\/span>similar to<\/span> major depressive disorder in terms of <\/span><\/span>symptoms<\/span><\/span>. Common <\/span><\/span>signs<\/span><\/span> of both <\/span><\/span>types of depression<\/span><\/span> include (but are not limited to):<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>
To get out of <\/span><\/span>winter <\/span><\/span>depression<\/span><\/span> oder <\/span>to <\/span><\/span>feel less depressed in winter<\/span><\/span>, <\/span><\/span>light therapy<\/span><\/span><\/strong> (phototherapy) <\/span>often proves helpful<\/span> as it can help<\/span> regulate the body\u2019s internal clock<\/span> oder<\/span><\/span> circadian rhythm<\/span><\/span><\/strong>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
Light has a crucial effect on our sense of well-being. Natural sunlight is a primary source of <\/span>vitamin D<\/span><\/b>, which the body uses to produce <\/span>serotonin<\/span><\/b>, commonly known as the \u2019feel-good\u2019 neurotransmitter. Additionally, exposure to light helps improve our sleep-wake cycle.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
Light therapy <\/span>can involve<\/span> exposure to bright <\/span><\/span>artificial light<\/span><\/span><\/strong> that mimics natural sunlight<\/span>, or increased exposure to <\/span><\/span>natural light<\/span><\/span><\/strong>.<\/span> The latter<\/span> can include outdoor activities<\/span> oder<\/span> leaving curtains open at night to let in more natural light in the morning.<\/span> Various studies<\/span> have shown light therapy to be effective in treating <\/span><\/span>winter depression<\/span><\/span> as well as <\/span>mood disorders <\/span>including<\/span> major<\/span> depressive disorder<\/span> and bipolar disorder.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
It is an established fact that <\/span>nutrition<\/span><\/b> plays a crucial role in supporting mental health as well. Adopting a <\/span>diet for boosting your immune system<\/b><\/span><\/a> or adding certain foods to your diet can have a positive impact on your mood and overall well-being.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>
Below are some foods known to have a positive impact:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>
Winter depression<\/span><\/span> can bring unique challenges to our mental well-being. <\/span>U<\/span>nderstanding the symptoms and <\/span><\/span>incorporating effective strategies<\/span><\/span><\/strong> can make a significant difference. Whether <\/span>it\u2019s<\/span> embracing the benefits of light therapy to regulate <\/span>y<\/span>our internal clock or making mindful choices in <\/span>y<\/span>our nutrition, there are <\/span>plenty of fairly <\/span>easy <\/span>steps<\/span> you<\/span> can take to <\/span><\/span>feel less depressed in winter<\/span><\/span>. <\/span>However, r<\/span>emember<\/span> that<\/span> seeking support from healthcare professionals, friends, and family is a sign of strength.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Winter depression, also called Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), is a form of seasonal depression that typically occurs in the winter, with fewer daylight hours. Experts believe that changes light exposure impact the circadian rhythm (the body’s internal clock) and disrupt the production of neurotransmitters such as serotonin and melatonin, possibly leading to winter depression. What […]<\/p>","protected":false},"author":530,"featured_media":211746,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"92","_seopress_titles_title":"What is winter depression? Exploring symptoms and remedies","_seopress_titles_desc":"Winter depression is a form of seasonal depression that typically occurs in the winter, with fewer daylight hours. Read on to discover symptoms and remedies.","_seopress_robots_index":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[92,162],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-211666","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog","category-qx-expert-talks"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.qxworld.eu\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/211666","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.qxworld.eu\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.qxworld.eu\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.qxworld.eu\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/530"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.qxworld.eu\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=211666"}],"version-history":[{"count":17,"href":"https:\/\/www.qxworld.eu\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/211666\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":216938,"href":"https:\/\/www.qxworld.eu\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/211666\/revisions\/216938"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.qxworld.eu\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/211746"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.qxworld.eu\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=211666"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.qxworld.eu\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=211666"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.qxworld.eu\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=211666"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}