Things to remember to prevent winter depression

People are prone to depression in autumn and winter, so it is important to take precautions. Depression is a very common mental illness in today's society, with a very high prevalence rate. So how should we prevent winter depression?

1. Aerobic exercise helps improve your mood

German scientists have conducted follow-up observations on some patients with depression who were ineffective with drug treatment. They asked them to ride bicycles for half an hour every day, and then gradually increased the amount. After 10 days, most people's moods improved. This shows that exercise can provide therapeutic effects that drugs cannot achieve. Physical exercise can adjust the body's autonomic nervous function, reduce tension, anger, anxiety, depression and other conditions, and proper exercise can increase the concentration of endorphins in the brain, allowing people to maintain a satiated mental state.

2. Adjust your diet

Winter is cold, and people who are sensitive to cold should not only take a balanced vitamin intake, but also eat more high-calorie foods, such as mutton, beef, eggs, etc. When you are feeling down, you can eat some chocolate, drink some green tea or coffee, which can also excite your nerves and improve your mood.

3. Increase sunlight exposure and outdoor activities

1. Open windows frequently during the day to allow indoor air to circulate. Office workers can use their lunch break to walk or walk backwards outdoors in a place with fresh air and plenty of sunshine. This can stimulate and massage the soles of the feet, causing the left and right hemispheres of the brain to alternately produce excitement and inhibition.

2. Listen to relaxing and cheerful music frequently, participate in some uplifting cultural and sports activities, chat with friends more often, or read some healthy and positive books to activate your emotions and thinking.

3. Pay attention to strengthening nutrition, improving diet structure, and eating more high-calorie, brain-boosting foods and vegetables and fruits. For example, meat, eggs, beans, bananas, citrus fruits, chocolate, coffee and green tea are all good "emotional supplements."

4. Live a regular life, follow a regular schedule, and improve sleep quality.

5. Intentionally wear clothes in bright colors. Red, yellow and white are good choices.