{"id":62453,"date":"2022-08-26T19:00:18","date_gmt":"2022-08-26T13:30:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adityabirlacapital.com\/healthinsurance\/active-together\/?p=62453"},"modified":"2025-07-30T16:56:34","modified_gmt":"2025-07-30T11:26:34","slug":"what-are-the-5-effective-ways-to-counter-monsoon-blues","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adityabirlacapital.com\/healthinsurance\/active-together\/2022\/08\/26\/what-are-the-5-effective-ways-to-counter-monsoon-blues\/","title":{"rendered":"What Are The 5 Effective Ways To Counter Monsoon Blues?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Changing seasons can have an impact on your moods and mental health<\/strong>. This phenomenon is commonly known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). While some people rejoice in the aspect of monsoons<\/strong> and getting rid of hot, sultry weather, some might also feel lethargic. SAD syndrome manifests when the sun goes into hiding, making people more prone to emotional distress. The cloudy and dark weather during the monsoon<\/strong> season can disturb the body\u2019s circadian rhythm (physical, mental, and behavioral changes that follow a 24-hour cycle). In the absence of enough light, the pineal gland releases melatonin (which influences the sleep-wake cycle), leading to drowsiness.<\/p>\n

Individuals with low levels of melatonin and serotonin do not get enough sunlight. As a result, they are vulnerable to feelings, such as cravings for carbohydrates, that are unhealthy and can lead to weight gain. Loss of appetite, resultant weight loss, and sleep disturbance are other symptoms of SAD. When light enters your eyes, it shuts off the production of melatonin. SAD is also known to suppress the neurotransmitter serotonin, or the feel-good hormone. Low serotonin levels can result in less energy, fatigue, irritability, and social withdrawal.<\/p>\n

Here are some ways to cope with seasonal affective disorder.<\/p>\n