How to survive the Spring Fever

What it is and because of what occurs

Spring Fever - is a collective term used to refer to changes in the body during the first warm months. In medical reference books there is no such thing: a peaking commonly understood set of symptoms like mood swings, lethargy and depression.

mood changes occur due to the fact that during the winter the body gets tired much: as a rule, we do not get enough sunlight, and our food is not particularly rich in vitamins. With the advent of heat exhausted chills body undergoes further stress and starts to urgently adapt to new environmental conditions: temperature increase, pressure increase and change daylight. This process can be far from easy.

This is what can cause seasonal exacerbation.

Changes in melatonin

Melatonin - a hormone that controls our circadian rhythmThat is, the body synchronizes with the time of day. When sunlight falls on the retina, the production of melatonin decreases and increases in the dark. This gives the body a signal that it is time to sleep.

With the arrival of spring light day becomes longer, the amount of melatonin decreases, and we tend to sleep a lot less. Biorhythm change and adaptation of the body to the new regime lead to problems with sleep and trigger poor health - the internal clock needs time to get used to the new conditions.

Lack of vitamins and minerals

After a long winter, we often a lack of vitamins and minerals, because in the cold season, we tend to lean on the heavy carbohydrate foods. In addition, the choice of fruits and vegetables in winter is quite meager. Therefore, the spring we meet with impaired immunityAnd the body is more difficult to adapt to the changing seasons.

What symptoms should pay attention

You are having a breakdown, becomes irritable, gets tired easily. Always want to sleep, there is apathy. There are headaches or dizziness. All these effects of fatigue of the body after a long winter and to adapt to new climatic conditions.

But sometimes because of the illness is much more serious: all of these symptoms can indicate a particular type of depression, seasonal affective disorderSeasonal affective disorder. The disease usually manifests itself in the autumn-winter period, but may be exacerbated in the spring.

Seasonal depression is different from the spring exacerbation that takes a lot harder. To her symptoms include:

• depressed state over time;
• loss of interest in things and activities that used to give pleasure;
• lack of energy;
• irritability and tearfulness;
• difficulty concentrating.

In addition, seasonal affective disorder may indicate insomnia, loss of appetite, weight loss and increased anxiety.

Who is at risk

If you fall into one of these categories, be especially attentive to their condition.

People with chronic diseases

Spring is much harder to resist pathogenic bacteria due to lower the body's defenses, lack of vitamins and minerals and mood fluctuations. All this causes aggravation of chronic diseases such as sinusitis or cystitis. We should also highlight the Available - for their spring runs especially hard.

Emotionally unstable people

If you do not know firsthand what emotional burnout and frequent changes of mood, beware - in the spring, these conditions may be exacerbated.

People with mental illness

This can be a manifestation of seasonal depression and worsening of other illnesses, such as bipolar disorder.

How to facilitate this period

If you belong to the category of people who have a hard time in the spring, try the following methods.

Follow Sleep

With the arrival of spring, you can suffer because of insomnia or, conversely, excessive sleepiness. It is therefore very important to establish his regime: enough sleep helps tidy up the nervous system and to adapt to a longer day light.

More often in the open air

Due to the fact that in the spring we get more sunlight in our body synthesizes as much vitamin D. It strengthens the immune system and helps fightEffects of vitamin D depression - something that is necessary in the spring.

Do not forget about physical activity

Regular exercise reduces stress levels and improve mood.

In time, contact your doctor

If you notice that your condition has worsened and symptoms of acute or spring seasonal depression interfere with normal life, go immediately to the doctor. Only he will be able to choose the right treatment and help you get back on their feet.