7 Ways to Help Overcome Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

What is SAD?

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that affects some individuals at certain times of year, particularly during the winter months. 29% of adults experience symptoms including low energy, low self-esteem, and anxiety.

7 Ways to Help Overcome SAD:

• Spend time in Daylight: Get outside - even on cloudy days, outdoor light helps, especially within two hours of waking.

• Physical Activity: Relieves stress, lifts mood, and boosts serotonin production.

• Self-Care: Find time to relax. Disconnect from screens.

• Maintain Connections: Spend time with family and friends.

• Gratitude and Kindness: Keep a gratitude journal and be kind to yourself.

• Light Therapy: Light boxes simulate sunlight and reduce melatonin.

• Meditation/Guided Imagery: Apps offering breathing exercises, mindfulness, and positive affirmations.

Hypnotherapy for SAD

Hypnotherapy reduces stress and anxiety, allowing the solution-focused brain to function more efficiently. The subconscious can learn new and more helpful ways of thinking, making depression less likely to recur.

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