With the arrival of spring, many people realize that the fatigue and vitamin deficiency accumulated throughout the winter further increases the resulting stress. Old ailments emerge, your health deteriorates, and your mood deteriorates. The so-called spring burnout is a condition in which the increase in daylight hours causes a strong desire to drop everything and go on vacation. Dr. Stanislav Sambursky, author of the Zen channel “Ecological Psychologist”, a clinical psychologist at the Anikina Clinic, told socialbites.ca about this.
“The root cause of everything is the restructuring of hormonal levels. There is an increase in dopamine and serotonin production. It would seem that these two hormones are responsible for the feeling of happiness and increased strength, but in practice everything is different. There are mood swings. Appetite disappears and appears. Today you don’t want anything, tomorrow your energy is in full swing. Concentration decreases, insomnia occurs, emotional breakdowns become more frequent, and sometimes neuroses are added to this list. “Metabolism accelerates dramatically,” he explained.
The psychologist noted that not everyone experiences instability in the spring. Some are full of energy, happy and looking forward to new joyful events. Others are so exhausted they can’t understand why this is happening and where their legs are growing from. When symptoms appear, it is important to turn to yourself, feel your body, understand your emotional state and draw conclusions. But unfortunately not everyone does this.
“These fluctuations in mood and physical health are the body’s natural response to the changing seasons. You should not ignore these signals, it is better to use them as a reason to slow down and spend this time with loved ones, this will relieve stress,” Sambursky suggested.
Spring perestroika is especially acute for people with chronic mental illnesses, which worsen with increasing daylight hours. The majority of people diagnosed with psychiatric disorders live among us because they do not pose a danger. However, they endure the flare-up of spring much more severely than other people.
“In addition, emotional outbursts are also typical for people sensitive to weather conditions: spring is not characterized by stable weather. The combination of the above reasons makes this period unbearable. Additionally, the “side effects” of spring burnout directly depend on whether the person is under stress or not. It consumes all the juices, drains you and does not allow you to adequately respond to changes. The risk group includes people who have been in a serious psychological state for more than two weeks. Then headache, mood swings, irritability, tearfulness, etc. they can experience,” the expert added.
The atmosphere in the workplace may also change during this period. In a team where until recently there was a calm atmosphere, conflicts, raised voices and unwillingness to work appear. This is especially difficult for a person suffering from spring exacerbation.
“Spring flare-up is “treated” with a healthy lifestyle. Proper nutrition, walks in the fresh air, sports and good sleep are the main helpers. When you’re stressed, it’s important to find appropriate ways to relax: yoga, breathing exercises, massage. In case of serious and prolonged symptoms, you should consult a specialist. “When it comes to long-term stress, especially when the stress reaches a physical level and you experience headaches or mood swings, it is important not to retreat into yourself and seek support from loved ones and experts,” he concluded.
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