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Since Corona, there has been an increase in cases related to mental health among people. During the time of Corona, people stayed in their homes for a long time. Because of this he has become a victim of mental stress somewhere. Mental health issues also come up during the cold season. Especially in winter, people become victims of winter depression.
A 23-year-old girl living in the city, along with her parents, complained about the mental health problems of lack of sleep, excessive eating, weight gain, irritability, loss of interest in any work, crying while talking, headache. reached the department. The family members of the girl told that she has this problem since the winter season of 2020. Initially they thought that the girl was making excuses, but her situation turned more serious.
After this, his counseling is being done. Apart from this, the girl was asked to exercise every day, take nutritious food, fix the time of sleeping and waking up and share her problems. Along with this, the girl was also asked to work with a goal in mind every day. Now there is first improvement in the condition of the girl.
these are the symptoms
Being sad, not feeling happy, not being able to do everyday tasks as before, not feeling like doing things that used to be done before, getting angry or irritable at small things, crying, loss of appetite or Overeating, weight gain, reducing interaction with people, lack of interest in studies are the main symptoms of winter depression.
expert advice
The problem of winter depression comes in the winter months and ends with the onset of spring. In this condition, people do not feel comfortable in their life, due to which there is difficulty in doing everyday tasks. To prevent this, it is very important to take a nutritious diet. Apart from this, a time should be fixed to sleep and share your problems. He told that if anyone is troubled by the problem of winter depression, he can come for counseling in the mental room in the district hospital. -Neelima Madhu Hansda, Psychiatrist Social Worker, District Hospital
In the winter season, due to the cold, the nervous system starts shrinking, which affects the brain. The person can also be a victim of hypothermia. Seasonal Affective Disorder is a form of depression. This depression affects diet, sleeplessness, emotionally debilitating. -Doctor. MI Alam, Nodal Officer Mental Health
