Head of the Department of Neuro- and Pathopsychology Lomonosov Moscow State University , professor Aleksandr Tkhostov explained that depressive thoughts during the holidays arise from high expectations … He spoke about this on Friday, January 1, in an interview with TASS .
“New Year’s overexcitement usually ends with a recession. That is, people prepared, expected a lot, then had fun. And on the morning of January 1, they wake up and understand that nothing has changed much. In this situation, you need to understand that this year is not the last, there will be others Consequently, there will be other opportunities to realize your plans and expectations, “the psychologist noted.
Tkhostov also revealed a way to get rid of an emotional recession: it is necessary to complete the accumulated affairs during the holidays, spend time with your family and take care of your health. In addition, work of any nature can be an effective assistant in this matter.
“You can put yourself in order, go for a walk, sort out papers. The outgoing year, of course, was difficult for Russians. But people need to remember that someday these tests will end,” the specialist concluded.
Previously chief freelance specialist in therapy and general medical practice Ministry of Health of Russia Oksana Drapkina stated that alcohol should be consumed in moderation on holidays. Drapkina also recommended alternating alcoholic drinks with non-alcoholic ones, but urged not to drink alcohol at all if possible, since this rule is not mandatory for the New Year.