Psycho-emotional exhaustion.
After a long winter period, the body often finds itself on the verge of psycho-emotional exhaustion. During the cold months, fatigue accumulates due to the lack of sunlight and insufficient natural physical activity. As a result, in spring, a person may experience constant tiredness even after extended rest, apathy, and a loss of interest in usual activities. For example, a morning jog that once brought joy might now feel overwhelming even to think about.
Adaptation to changes in the light regime.
With the arrival of spring, the light regime changes drastically: days become longer, nights shorter, and the sun shines more brightly and intensely. At first glance, this should add energy and joy. However, in reality, these changes can bring significant discomfort to the body. For example, a person may go to bed on time but still wake up feeling completely exhausted, as if they hadn’t rested at all. Normally, adaptation to the new regime takes a few weeks. However, if the nervous system is already weakened or there is an individual predisposition to asthenic conditions, this process can drag on and develop into full-blown spring asthenia. In such cases, it is important to consult a specialist who can recommend remedies to gently support the nervous system.
Reaction to electromagnetic changes.
It is in spring that scientists record an increase in the number of magnetic storms and disturbances in the Earth’s geomagnetic field. During magnetic storms, the oxygen saturation of the blood decreases, blood viscosity changes, and both the vascular and nervous systems suffer. A person may feel heaviness in the head, headaches, dizziness, exhaustion, and sharp mood swings. Even those who usually feel well may experience unexplained fatigue, depression, and reduced productivity on such days. Imagine a day when, after a good night’s sleep, you still wake up exhausted, barely able to get on with your usual routine. Your concentration at work decreases, every little thing starts to irritate you, and in the evening you have only one desire — to go to bed as early as possible. This is exactly how asthenia triggered by electromagnetic changes manifests itself. In most cases, the body gradually adapts to such stresses. However, if there is a predisposition to asthenic conditions or if the nervous system is already weakened, these symptoms can become chronic. That’s why it’s important to listen to your body and allow yourself enough time for rest and recovery when needed.
Increased water evaporation from the body.
With the arrival of spring, air temperature gradually rises, metabolic processes in the body become more active, and with them — the evaporation of moisture through the skin and respiratory system also increases. Even if you do not notice obvious sweating, your body still loses more water than it does in winter. Even a slight dehydration — just 1–2% of body weight — can trigger symptoms similar to asthenia: constant fatigue, drowsiness, dizziness, reduced cognitive function, and irritability. For example, after an active walk under the spring sun, you may feel strong apathy and exhaustion. Often, the reason is not overexertion, but the loss of fluids that the body hasn’t managed to replenish in time. This is especially important for those who work physically or spend a lot of time outdoors. Irregular water intake and the frequent consumption of coffee or tea (which have diuretic effects) only worsen the problem. Over time, chronic mild dehydration becomes yet another factor contributing to spring asthenia. If this condition is not recognized and corrected in time, the body will operate at the limits of its capacity, and exhaustion will become chronic.
Changes in gut microbiome.
After winter, many people experience a deficiency of fiber and fresh vegetables in their diet, which negatively affects the diversity and stability of the gut microbiome. An imbalance in the gut can manifest not only through digestive problems but also through symptoms such as chronic fatigue, low mood, apathy, sleep disturbances, and even frequent colds. For example, a person might feel constant weakness without an obvious reason: they seem to eat properly and get enough sleep, yet energy levels remain critically low. The cause may lie in the disrupted interaction between the gut and the nervous system. When the microbiome suffers, the production of neurotransmitters such as serotonin — which is responsible for good mood and emotional stability — also decreases. In mild cases, dietary adjustments, such as increasing the intake of vegetables and fermented foods, can help restore balance. However, in situations where asthenia symptoms worsen or persist, a comprehensive approach is necessary.
These symptoms indicate that the resources of the nervous system are exhausted. And while sleep, fresh air, and light exercise can improve the situation in the initial stages, with deeper exhaustion, these measures are not enough. In such cases, it is important not to hesitate and seek medical help. A specialist may prescribe medications to support the nervous system (such as Arcalion), and in more serious cases such as depression and increased anxiety, they may even prescribe antidepressants (such as Citalopram, Brintellix, Spectra).