it's okay to cry
- lxrynwxtring
- Sep 2, 2022
- 2 min read
9/2/22
hello cherubs! I cannot believe that it is already SEPTEMBER! where has the time gone?! I am sort of happy though because the summer heat is finally going away & we are venturing into fall weather.
but along with this seasonal change, we do have the party pooper of seasonal depression. by definition, seasonal depression, or seasonal affective disorder, is a mood disorder characterized by depression that occurs at the same time every year.
usual self-diagnosable symptoms of SAD:
fatigue
depression
hopelessness
social withdrawal
other common symptoms of seasonal depression:
mood: anxiety, apathy, general discontent, loneliness, loss of interest, mood swings, or sadness
sleep: excess sleepiness, insomnia, or sleep deprivation
whole body: appetite changes or fatigue
behavioral: irritability or social isolation
also common: depression, lack of concentration, or weight gain
some helpful home remedies for seasonal depression from wonderhowto on Pinterest:
use a light therapy box, an electronic light that mimics outdoor light. sit in front of one for 30 minutes a day, it will help stimulate your body's circadian rhythms.
what are circadian rhythms? (if you're like me, you might not be sure what they are) circadian rhythm, or circadian cycle, is a natural, internal process that regulates the sleep-wake cycle and repeats roughly every 24 hours. it can refer to any process that originates within an organism and responds to the environment.
wake up with a dawn simulator. unlike alarms, dawn simulators gradually brighten in intensity like the sun, which can help people with SAD.
take in natural sunlight as much as possible, like walking outdoors at noon.
paint your indoor walls a light color. trim your shrubs, hedges or branches that block sunlight from coming into your windows.
exercise, eat healthy, and maintain a regular sleep schedule.
stay socially active and focus on the fun aspects of winter
if at all possible, vacation somewhere with a warmer climate.
if your symptoms persist or worsen, seek the help of a doctor or a mental health professional.
sometimes the best thing you can do is let it all out. crying is not a bad emotion. crying is not specific to gender. crying is healthy.
benefits of crying:
it's a form of self-expression
it offers a release of pent-up emotions
it allows our bodies to actively participate
it confronts us with our emotions
it connects us with our values
it aids self-soothing
it may help to improve our mood
it helps our bodies recover from psychological pain
it signals to others that we may need help
it helps us communicate and connect with ourselves
it works to restore our emotional balance
crying does not mean you are weak, it means that you have ability to show emotion. don't be afraid to let it out. it will help.
I hope this blog helped something or someone.
take care of you!
I'll see you guys in the next one.
xx Loryn
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