Why are the cold dew solar terms easy to produce sad emotional and physiological factors in autumn? Why do they feel sad most easily at this time? It turns out that this physiological factor is related. Autumn should be in the lungs, and sorrow is the easiest to hurt the lungs; When the lung, qi and spleen are deficient, the human body's resistance to foreign diseases and pathogens will decline, which makes the changeable meteorological elements in autumn more likely to invade the human body and cause diseases. Late autumn to winter is the period that induces the most psychological diseases in a year. Young people with high work pressure should pay attention.
Followed by hormonal changes, "Sad autumn" is closely related to the emotional feelings caused by hormonal changes in the human body. There is a pea-sized gland in the brain-the pineal gland, which is called the "biological clock" of the human body. Melatonin secreted by it can make people feel depressed, sad or sleepy. Its secretion is controlled by the natural laws of day and night. If there is insufficient light in autumn, melatonin secreted by pineal gland will increase obviously. As a result, human cells are extremely inactive, metabolism is relatively slow, and people are depressed. Scientists call it "seasonal affective disorder".
Autumn dryness causes emotional irritability. In addition, autumn dryness is easy to get angry, and it is easy to get angry when something happens, which affects mood and mood. The early performance of "Sad Autumn" is poor sleep and neurasthenia; Often fidgety, feel that life is a bit boring, do nothing every day, have no interest in anything; I often feel sad when I get up for breakfast, but it will be better in the afternoon and calm down at night. If this situation does not lead to illness within three weeks, if it lasts for two or three months, you should consult a psychological counselor. If it is more than three months, it belongs to depression and needs medical treatment.
How to Eliminate "Sad Autumn Emotion" In order to eliminate physical and psychological problems, psychological self-regulation must be carried out first.
In addition, it is necessary to supplement some carbohydrates properly and eat less high-fat foods, such as cakes and cheese. Those with liver qi stagnation can take some drugs to soothe the liver and regulate qi. Keep good sleep habits and be quiet. Try to bask in the sun as much as possible to inhibit the pineal gland from secreting too much melanin. Paying attention to a balanced diet can also avoid "sad autumn". It makes sense that people often eat pumpkin seeds to put out fires. Pumpkin seeds help digestion and can purge fire. Eating more sesame seeds, walnuts, glutinous rice, honey, dairy products, pears, sugar cane and other foods can play a role in nourishing yin, moistening lungs and nourishing blood.
Always relax and keep your body and mind comfortable and peaceful. Relaxation can reduce the impulse of sympathetic nerve, calm the mood, calm the mind and help sleep more effectively. Yawning, stretching, deep breathing, etc. They are all automatic relaxation mechanisms of the human body, and the difference lies in different degrees.