Donuts: It is possible that these delicious circles make some people happy, as sugary and fatty foods quickly adjust the mood, but the mood quickly fluctuates, because the process of determining our mood is carried out by a regular supply of energy from blood sugar to the brain.
Information is transmitted between cells by chemicals such as dopamine. High levels of dopamine can enhance mood, and low levels are linked to sadness. While it is better to eat foods that release their energy slowly, whole grains such as bread, and if you want to eat sweets, chocolate will do the job.”
Lights: Scientists at Ohio State University found that using too much lighting in the bedroom, street, or television screen can have a negative effect on the brain, and in an animal study it was reported that exposure to dim light over time can affect mood, as did hamsters. After exposing him to light, he developed symptoms of depression, such as not drinking tea and coffee. “I’m always amazed at the number of people I see who are depressed because of sleep problems, especially people who drink endless cups of tea and coffee until late in the evening and then feel depressed because they can’t sleep at night.” It’s remarkably common. Learn the golden rule. Whoever says no to caffeine after 4pm says that a cup of espresso after dinner can be a killer for your sleep.
Hot weather: Many people feel happy because of the high temperatures, while many feel depressed because they suffer from seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and not because of a lack of sun, but rather because of too much of it, due to sensitivity to heat and hormonal imbalances — one theory is that when the weather is Being hot, the body produces smaller amounts of thyroid hormone, leading to a lack of energy. Another theory is that hot weather reduces the ability to deal with psychological stress. Summer allergies also cause an imbalance in hormones. “In the summer, people with depression lose their appetite and increase insomnia, unlike winter depression, which increases appetite and increases sleep. A study showed that there were more than 50,000 suicide cases in England and Wales between 1993 and 2003, and the suicide rate rose once on average.” The daily temperature reached 18°C and an increase in the suicide rate during hot weather.This can be linked to a decrease in levels of serotonin in the brain, the “happiness hormone”, which decreases in the summer months.
People tend to drink more alcohol in the summer – and not only does it have a depressant effect, it disinhibits us too, so we’re more likely to act recklessly.
Hot weather also disturbs sleep and this can push someone perhaps over the edge.
Birth control pills: Women who take birth control pills are at least twice as likely to suffer from depression, according to a 2005 study from Monash University in Australia. It is entirely possible for birth control pills to alter the overall mood of some women who are sensitive to it. Check with your doctor to find out the side effects before using any treatment
