How to cope with autumn depression? Depression (from the Latin “depressio” - suppression) - suppression of all one’s desires and needs. Depression is known to have a negative impact on a person's life. If you do nothing about this condition, then sooner or later the colors of life will fade, the emotional background will become low, and your mood will be mostly depressed. You will have to forget about the joy of life and its bright moments. Autumn weather, short daylight hours, and the onset of cold weather aggravate the situation. Fortunately, the help of a psychologist is becoming increasingly in demand in cases where a person finds himself helpless in the face of his emotions and feelings. It becomes possible to establish relationships with the world, with yourself, and find ways for further personal development with the help of psychotherapy. Unfortunately, not everyone has the opportunity to get help from a good specialist. Is it possible to cope with depression on your own? After all, depression is a real disease that, like any disease, in severe form, can lead to tragic consequences. You need to understand that if mental disorders are not caused by psychological difficulties, but occur due to disruptions in the functioning of the body, then the help of a specialist is necessary. However, there are recommendations from psychologists that are designed to alleviate the general emotional state. What to do if you don’t want anything? Apathy accompanies depression and is an obstacle in the fight against the disease. Due to loss of sleep and appetite, the body does not receive the necessary rest and nutrition, and is very quickly depleted. At the same time, a constant stream of negative thoughts appears, which exhaust and devastate. It turns out that a person, waking up broken, spends the whole day in mental torment, and the only joy comes at the end of the day, with the understanding that the day has finally been lived. You need to cope with this state of affairs first of all with simple actions. More long walks in the fresh air, good nutrition. Psychiatrist A. Lowen, in his book “Depression and the Body,” talks about the direct connection between the physical condition of the body, muscle tone, and depression. Therefore, physical activity, at least half an hour a day, can have a very good effect. Health and immunity are helpers in the fight against depression. What can help you cope with depression? - stay in the present moment. Here, concentration exercises and yoga practices will help you. Awareness of the groundlessness of negative thoughts and worries about the past and future; - Help others if possible. This will give you self-confidence and increase self-esteem; - do what you love. This could be creativity, drawing, dancing, singing. This will give you strength and relieve stress; - treat yourself to a massage. Its effect will not be long in coming. You will be able to relax and unwind. Massage helps increase the body's resistance to stress and depression; - trips to nature are perhaps one of the pleasant activities that can restore strength after a difficult day or a difficult week; To prevent a gloomy mood from overtaking: - wear bright things; - walk more often in good weather; - turn on your imagination and observation skills while walking. Look for beautiful views, interesting angles, feel like an artist! Autumn is beautiful in its own way. Try to see her beauty, admire her! - autumn in Eastern traditions is considered a wonderful beginning of new things. Strive for new experiences, let them into your life, start something new; - coping with depression alone can be difficult, which is why it is very important to pay attention to loved ones, to be there when necessary, and it is also important to ask for help in time when understanding and support are needed.