Saturday, November 2, 2024

5 Ways To Easily Manage Seasonal Affective Disorder

Wintertime is a season filled with extreme emotions, ranging from happiness during the holidays, to bouts of depression, anxiety, stress due to end-of-year expenses and the bitter winter cold.

Sometimes the symptoms of depression require intervention, like with the condition known as Seasonal Affective Disorder. These symptoms can be treated, and with the following recommendations, you’ll be a whole lot less SAD.

Check out these 5 ways to manage Seasonal Affective Disorder: 

Morning Walks And Runs

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Working out in the mornings can really make you feel better and boost your body. A low-intensity workout can produce the same effect and give you a rush of energy and much needed exposure to the sun.

Eat The Right Foods

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Certain foods can make you feel better. Salmon, which is rich in Omega 3, and oatmeal, which contains mega-doses of melatonin, can both help.

Go Outside

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Natural sunlight can have a powerful effect on your mental and physical health, no matter how cold it is. Go out while wearing a lot of layers and experience winter.

Sunlight & The Right Light

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Try to have as much light in your life as possible, either indoors or outdoors. Open the blinds or invest in a SAD light, which will make you feel immediately better.

Maintain A Schedule

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Maintaining a schedule will help you keep your circadian rhythms in order, balancing out your mood and energy levels. Sticking to a routine will help you make the most of your days and keep your mind off of the winter season.

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