Do you suffer from SAD? 😥
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Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that occurs during the same season each year, usually in the fall or winter.
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Signs of the seasonal affective disorder can include:
☑️Lack of energy despite an increase in sleep
☑️Lack of interest in once enjoyable activities
☑️Feeling lethargic, sad, or hopeless
☑️Suicidal thoughts
☑️Altered appetite
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For those who battle seasonal depression, this year could be really tough. The physical distancing due to COVID-19, mixed with the upcoming holidays and seasonal depression can create a bad recipe. That's why we created for you a list of ways to cope with "winter blues"
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Tips for seasonal depression:
🔶Try to spend as much time outside during the day as you can. The reduction in light disrupts your circadian rhythm.
🔶Incorporate a light-therapy box into your daily routine.
🔶Consider using a sunlight alarm.
🔶Reach out to a therapist.
🔶Incorporate exercise into your daily routine
🔶Schedule virtual events and time with people (Physical distance doesn’t mean we have to be emotional or social distant)
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Hopefully, those are the ingredients to make the holidays happy.
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Visit: hpbrain.org
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