10/22/2021
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The leaves are changing, it's starting to get colder out and soon the city will lose those ... Seasonal Effective Disorder, ๐ช๐ณ๐ฐ๐ฏ๐ช๐ค๐ข๐ญ๐ญ๐บ ๐๐๐ ,is a real form of depression that millions of people deal with annually. Here are some tips to turn that frown upside down:
๐๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ ๐๐ก๐๐ซ๐๐ฉ๐ฒ The absence of light is one of the reasons people feel more depressed in the winter months, so it's no surprise that light therapy is one of the most common and effective treatment methods. This could mean purposefully taking walks during daylight hours, especially when it's sunny outside. You can also purchase specialized artificial lights for your home -- these are particularly effective if you use them in the morning and found easily on .
๐๐ข๐ญ๐๐ฆ๐ข๐ง ๐ You can consume Vitamin D through your diet, but you may not receive a high enough dose to be effective. Vitamins are a great way to supplement.
๐๐๐๐ฅ๐ญ๐ก๐ฒ ๐๐ข๐๐ญ Maintaining a healthy diet is critical for both physical and mental health. There's nothing wrong with indulging in comfort foods, but moderation is the key. Get in those fruits and veggies.
๐๐๐ซ๐จ๐๐ข๐ ๐๐ฑ๐๐ซ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ Endorphins are real and when released balance out depression and anxiety... Even better if you can get your heart rate up outside, or under bright light.
๐๐๐๐ข๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง Depending on the severity of your symptoms and the impact they're having on your daily life, your doctor may prescribe medications to help you manage your symptoms.
๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ฌ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐ Sometimes, discussing your feelings and experiences with a professional therapist can help you get through these darker days. Therapy can also teach you to recognize triggers and adopt coping skills for anxiety and depression. Cognitive behavior therapy has, in particular, has shown promise in treating SAD.
