Unlike depression, sickness blues fade in a couple days when you start to recover from your cold. But that doesn’t mean they’re any fun in the meantime. So, what can you do to cope?
Ways to improve your mood when you’re sick
• Gentle movement. If you’re feeling up to it, light exercise like yoga, stretching or tai chi can help circulate your blood and lymph tissue, as well as potentially release endorphins that can improve mood. If you’re not well enough for movement, laying on your back with your legs up against the wall is a low-effort way to move lymph tissue and promote drainage and movement of fluid in your body.
• Deep breathing. Trying a breathing technique improves mental health by activating your parasympathetic nervous system, which calms your body down and makes you feel more relaxed. Here’s one: https://rightasrain.uwmedicine.org/mind/mental-hea...
• Sun exposure. Sunlight can trigger your brain to release serotonin, a hormone that acts as a natural antidepressant. Going on a walk, sitting by a window or using a light-therapy lamp can give you a boost.

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