Skip to main content

How to Dealing with Summer Depression

Summertime is supposed to be fun and relaxing. If you’ve got summer depression, it isn’t. Some people experience symptoms of depression in spring or summer. The symptoms can be mild and then progress and become more severe.

Those experiencing summertime depression may feel agitated and restless, with causes ranging from changes in schedule to increased sunlight to the season’s heat and humidity. Read on to learn more about what seasonal depression in the summer looks like, as well as its potential causes.







Typical Symptoms of Summer Depression include:

  • Sad and low mood
  • Feeling anxious
  • Feeling agitated
  • Reduced appetite and Weight loss
  • Difficulty sleeping and insomnia

Understanding Summer Depression

Why do some people feel more depressed in summer? Here are three reasons.

1. Body image issues. 

As the temperature climbs and the layers of clothing fall away, a lot of people feel self-conscious about their bodies, says Cook. Feeling embarrassed in shorts or a bathing suit can make life awkward, not to mention hot. Since so many summertime gatherings revolve around beaches and pools, some people start to avoid social situations out of embarrassment.

2. Summertime SAD. 

You’ve probably heard about seasonal affective disorder or SAD, which affects about 4% to 6% of the U.S. population. SAD typically causes depression as the days get shorter and colder. But about 10% of people with SAD get it in the reverse the onset of summer triggers their depression symptoms. Why do seasonal changes cause depression? Experts aren’t sure, but the longer days, and increasing heat and humidity may play a role. Specific symptoms of summer depression often include loss of appetite, trouble sleeping, weight loss, and anxiety.


3. Financial worries. 

Summers can be expensive. There’s the vacation, of course. If you have kids may have to fork over a lot of money to summer camps or babysitters to keep your kids occupied while you’re on the job. The expenses can add to a feeling of summer depression. People are feeling more financially strapped. They’re wondering about the cost of going on vacation.

How is Summer Depression treated

Treatments are available to help people with Summer Depression. They fall into four main categories that can be used alone or in combination:

  • Light therapy
  • Psychotherapy
  • Antidepressant medication
  • Vitamin D

Light therapy and vitamin D are treatments for winter-pattern Summer Depression, whereas psychotherapy and antidepressants are used to treat depression in general, including winter- and summer-pattern Summer Depression. There are no treatments specific to summer-pattern Summer Depression. Talk to a healthcare provider about the potential benefits and risks of different treatment options and which treatment is best for you.

People should also make sure to connect with supportive family members, friends, or support groups who can offer understanding, empathy, and assistance. Social support can play a crucial role in managing depression and enhancing overall well-being.

Labels:

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

What is the difference between 1 Bipolar Disorder and 2 Bipolar Disorder?

Bipolar disorder, formerly called manic depression, is a mental health condition that causes extreme mood swings that include emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression). Although bipolar disorder is a lifelong condition, you can manage your mood swings and other symptoms by following a treatment plan. In most cases, bipolar disorder is treated with medications and psychological counseling (psychotherapy). Bipolar I Disorder and Bipolar II Disorder are two of the three major forms of Bipolar Disorder. If you or someone you know is dealing with bipolar disorder, educating yourself about the condition is important. Understanding the differences between Bipolar Disorder 1 and Bipolar Disorder 2 can help you plan for how to manage future mood episodes and get the best treatment for your mental health. Bipolar 1 Disorder  Bipolar 1 Disorder is characterized by extreme, intense mood episodes. Those with bipolar I experience intense mania, which lasts at least seven days. T...
Post a Comment
Read more

What is Manic Depression Disorder?

Manic Depression Disorder episodes are the main sign of the condition, and most people with bipolar disorder also have depressive episodes. The condition is manageable with medications, talk therapy, lifestyle changes, and other treatments. Manic Depression Disorder is a term for what is now referred to as Bipolar Disorder. Bipolar Disorder is a chronic mood disorder that causes intense shifts in mood, energy levels, and behavior.  Manic Depression Disorder. (Bipolar 1 Disorder) Manic Depression Disorder, is a mental disorder characterized by wide mood swings from high (manic) to low (depressed). Periods of high mood swings are called manic episodes. The person becomes very active, but in a scattered and unproductive way, sometimes with painful or embarrassing consequences. Examples are spending more money than is wise or getting involved in sexual adventures that are regretted later. Most people who have manic episodes also experience periods of depression. There is some evidence ...
Post a Comment
Read more

How Bipolar Disorder affect Women ?

 Women and men are equally likely to have bipolar I disorder, but women are more likely to have bipolar II disorder and may experience more rapid cycling between highs and lows. Women with bipolar disorder are also more likely than men with bipolar disorder to have other physical and mental health conditions, including problems with alcohol use, depression caused by bipolar disorder, thyroid disease, obesity caused by medicines that treat bipolar disorder, and migraine headaches. Women with bipolar disorder tend to have more depression and anxiety symptoms than men. In women with bipolar disorder generally, depressive symptoms are more likely to be dominant. In fact, women with the condition are twice as likely to experience depression as men. Women are also more likely to experience psychosis with depression. Because depressive symptoms tend ton be dominant. Women with bipolar disorder often receive an incorrect diagnosis of depression. Researchers found that women with bipolar di...
Post a Comment
Read more