If you happen to live where the weather hurts your face (like us), you may be experiencing the winter doldrums: low levels of energy, mood, and motivation. Call it what you want-- holiday hangover, winter blues-- but if those feelings persist for far too long, you may have developed Seasonal Affective Disorder-- SAD. Isn't it crazy what the sun can do our minds and bodies?

In this episode, we explore some of the different ways to combat the winter blues, including

• light therapy
• psychotherapy/ talk therapy/ CBT
• antidepressants
• Vitamin D supplements
• St. John's wort, herbs
• exercise/diet regulation
• avoiding caffeine and alcohol
• social relationships
• scheduling
• mindfulness, meditation
• fresh air
• relaxation
• aromatherapy

Of course, not everything works for everybody, so hopefully you'll find something to try to help you embrace the season.

Sources:

https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/seasonal-affective-disorder

https://www.conehealth.com/services/behavioral-health/7-ways-to-beat-the-winter-blues/

https://www.eomega.org/article/5-holistic-remedies-for-sad-the-winter-blues

https://www.spiritualityhealth.com/tuning-in-to-the-wisdom-of-winter

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