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Seasonal Affective Disorder


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Less Daylight


As we get closer to the Fall equinox, I am noticing a shift in my energy in the evening. Decreased daylight encourages me to get done with projects earlier in the evening, light candles and cozy up. 




Our bodies naturally want to slow down. 


For some, this time of year increases vulnerabilities to: persistent sadness, loss of interest in activities, low energy, oversleeping, increased appetite, and difficulty concentrating, thoughts of ending their life, often starting in the fall and lasting into spring. 



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Strategies that can help with this time of year:

  • Keep a schedule

  • Get exposure to daylight

  • Eat balanced meals 

  • Regular physical activity

  • Connect with others, going opposite of the urge to isolate

  • Make a list of things that you enjoy doing this season (thank you Jill)

  • Start a gratitude journal

  • Consider if you need Vitamin D supplements

  • Consider if you would benefit from using a SAD light (getting started in September is ideal–not waiting until energy has bottomed out)

  • Talk to a friend/family member about how you are feeling

  • Consider talking with a therapist

  • Reach out if you are feeling stuck in thoughts of wanting to end your life. Use the National Suicide Hotline for support call or text 988



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