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Winter Blues- How to stay upbeat

Posted: January 5th 2009 By editor1       under: Anxiety and Depression, Health News    Tags: , , , ,

If you feel low when there is not enough warmth and sunshine, don’t reckon yourself alone in such a situation, as there are thousands of people who have to suffer from the short, dark and misty days of the winter.

However, the following tips can help you stay upbeat during the winter blues:

  1. Take part in some outdoor activity and sport like cross-country skiing and hiking as these activities help to get your heart pump that increases endorphins and affect positively on your mood.
  2. Don’t stay in the dark, let the light come. Sunlight can do wonders to get rid of depression. So try to go out of the house or office during the day hours as much as possible. It’s better to launch outside with friends and family.
  3. Good friends are a real blessing and they can really help you out in such situations. So, whenever feel gloomy or sad, just call up a friend and schedule some time for a talk and some coffee.
  4. It is often so that the winter blues indicate the symptom of some bigger problem like depression, so it’s better to consult with a pro. Do feel any hesitation or embarrassment to have an appointment with a psychiatrist or a therapist.  Most of the time, medications and counseling sessions serve as the best options and it is better to seek a well-known professional’s help in this connection.

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