Expert Psychologist Nesrin Duman, who defines spring fatigue as a state of laziness or restlessness felt on sunny days during the warm weather, explained the effects of spring fatigue and suggested solutions. Duman said, “Do you have difficulty getting up in the morning, feel your energy decreases during the day, and experience joint and muscle pain? Then you may be one of those who experience spring fatigue,” he said.
IT IS MORE VISIBLE IN WOMEN
Defining spring fatigue from a psychological point of view as a combination of conflicting emotions, Dr. Instructor Member Duman said, “People may experience conflicts between feelings of comfort/comfort, warmth and renewal, and feelings of friendliness and lack of effort during this seasonal transition. There is a clinical diagnosis category called Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Spring fatigue is particularly pronounced for SAD patients, the vast majority of whom are women. According to this data, we can say that spring fatigue is more common in women.
ATTENTION IF IT TAKES MORE THAN 6 MONTHS
Giving information about the process of spring fatigue turning into depression, Dr. Instructor Member Nesrin Duman said, “We are all in a state of collective sadness during the winter months. We believe that everything will get better when spring comes. But when this does not happen immediately, people fall into unhappiness and even experience frustration. When they see the people around them enjoying the nice weather, they feel an increasing sense of loneliness and despair. These feelings can be confused with depression. Depression diagnostic criteria and the duration (6 months) for the diagnosis of depression are different. It should not be mixed. In order to make this distinction, you have to observe yourself and notice the changes.”
“THINGS WE WANTED TO DO BUT CAN’T LOWER OUR ENERGY”
Dr. Instructor Member Nesrin Duman drew attention to the researches done in this field. Duman said, “Our biological balance and hormones change with the changing season. We want to be less involved in our work. Instead, we want to travel and have fun. Being able to do these increases our attunement. But not being able to do it makes our adaptation process difficult.”
NEGATIVES PEAK IN APRIL
“April is a risky month with peak depression and alcoholism rates,” said Duman. Share your feelings with family and friends. Don’t get caught up in catastrophic thoughts about yourself, your life, and your future. Contact the experts, ask your questions. If there are suicidal thoughts, if alcohol-substance abuse occurs, this is an emergency sign. Please get support without wasting time.” (UAV)