Mental health: how to survive the blackout season
Mental health: how to survive the blackout season
It can be difficult to avoid possible power outages this winter, so it’s worth preparing for possible blackouts. The Winter Blackout Guide contains practical tips to help you survive the power outage and stay mentally and physically healthy. The Ministry of Health ‘s publication “How to cope with a power outage without losing your mind?” also contains important information.
Today, we’re going to look at physiological aspects that can help you be more resilient during a period of power outage, as well as look at methods for managing panic and despair during the darkness.
There are several ways to improve your mental health during this period:
- First of all, it is important to consult a psychiatrist and follow the prescription with antidepressants.
- Using light therapy in the morning can greatly alleviate your condition (more details below).
- Cognitive behavioral therapy can help you change your attitude toward the darker seasons.
If you feel constantly apathetic, sad, or indifferent after switching to “winter time” and have constant cravings for food and sleep, we recommend that you contact your family doctor or psychiatrist for professional help instead of self-medicating with coffee and sweets.
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