Combat the Winter Blues

Seasonal depression can make getting through the winter even tougher!

Signs of Seasonal Affective Disorder

  • Isolation- staying home alone and declining requests to leave your home
  • Increased appetite- eating more than normal.  Particularly high-fat, high-sugar foods that can leave you feeling guilty the next day.
  • Desire to sleep in- when it’s cold outside, it can be tempting to stay under the sheets all day.
  • Fatigue- feeling drained after a normal day.

Combat the winter blues

  1. Get regular exercise- Exercise is THE most underutilized anti-depressant.  It can boost mood during and after the workout session.
  2. Socialize- Actually log some face to face time! Being with people increases our bond and helps us feel good.
  3. Get sunlight exposure- Get outside for at least 20 minutes a day to soak in the Vitamin D from the sun.  If that’s not realistic, consider purchasing a light box.
  4. Do not sleep in-  Sleeping over 8 hours can actually trigger feelings of depression and worsen your mood.  Aim for 6-8 hours of sleep a night.

For some of you this is enough. For others, you may need a little more.  The winter can sometimes make already existing depression even worse.  We have you covered. Get started now.

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