Prof. Nevzat Tarhan explains: What is fall depression? How to fight fall depression?
With the arrival of September, the 3-month summer season left its place to the autumn season. As we enter the autumn season, when the hot weather gradually loses its effect, some disorders called "fall depression" may occur in some people due to the effect of seasonal transitions. So, what is fall depression? Prof. Nevzat Tarhan answered the questions specially to Yasemin.com readers.
With the change of the weather, changes inevitably take place in the human body. While the awakening of nature affects hormones, this condition can also be seen allergies in some people. All of these factors can trigger depression. Since this state of depression occurs in during the fall, it is called "fall depression". If the symptoms you feel in the fall, such as weakness, irritability and hopelessness, last for at least two weeks, it is necessary to contact a specialist. To fight with fall depression, which is seen more commonly in women than men, you should first remember that this situation is not unique to you and that you share a similar problem with many people.
Watch out for these complaints!
-Feelings of hopelessness, depression, guilt, unworthiness
-Feeling sad and empty
-Weakness, loss of energy or decrease in interest in daily tasks, decrease in performance
-Irritability, crying easily, anxiety and fears
-Excessive activity or drowsiness
-Impairment in appetite and sleep patterns
-Decrease in concentration, forgetfulness and difficulty in making decisions
-Decrease in sexual desire
-Long-term, unresponsive bodily complaints and pains
-Suicidal thoughts, suicide plan or attempt.
Who is most likely to have fall depression?
People who are genetically likely to have depression and have a history of depression in the past are more prone to experience depression in the fall. While seasonal depression rarely occurs in people who are extroverts and have strong communication skills, it is more common in introvert people with poor communication. Moreover, perfectionists may experience depressive symptoms more often when performing below their expectations because they cannot show flexibility.
Üsküdar News Agency (ÜNA)