In this episode we explored SAD-Seasonal affective disorder* . As the cold makes its presence known and the dark takes over day Seasonal Affective Disorder starts to rear its ugly head as we head into the holidays. SAD is a form of depression, seasonal depression also known as winter depression. How do you prepare for a more effective winter /holiday season? Why is it different from regular depression and how are they the same? Like our previous episode on depression we talk about all the hard stuff when it comes to depression; Lack of caring , suicidal ideation , snapping at loved ones and just feeling like giving up. You are not alone and in this episode we ask the big question: how do we combat these thoughts ?