What is post-holiday depression and how to deal with it: psychologists advise

12.01.2024 17:35

Usually after the holidays people's mood sharply worsens, and many even call this condition depression.

It is important to understand that depression is a serious psychological illness that is quite difficult to treat.

That's why we offer some tips on how to treat the blues associated with the end of a long holiday.

Let's see how we can solve the problem of depression that usually occurs after celebrations.

How to Cope with Post-Holiday Syndrome

Here are some tips.

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  1. Good sleep. If your routine has been disrupted during the holidays, it wouldn't hurt to restore it.
  2. Establishing nutrition. Too much food is stress for the body. But there is no need to go on a radical diet.
  3. Physical activity. A great way to deal with a bad mood.
  4. Planning: Set easy, short-term goals that you can achieve.
  5. Try new things. This gives you the opportunity to produce the hormone dopamine.
  6. Be loyal to yourself. Everyone can make mistakes and wrong choices in life.

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Author: Dmitry Liskovich Internet resource editor