Ways to Turn Your Winter Frown Upside Down
If you live in a state that sees nearly constant overcast skies during winter months, you probably find yourself getting the blues throughout the season.
When you think of it, “the blues” is a bit counterintuitive, isn’t it? After all, feeling down during this time comes from shorter daylight hours and not seeing blue sky for days or weeks at a time. So, a more fitting term would be “the grays.”
Experiencing this type of depression in winter months may be SAD — Seasonal Affective Disorder. But there are things you can do to help boost your mood. For tips on some of the ways you can brighten up a dreary winter, read our previous article: “Beating the Blues”
Note: If you’re experiencing a severe case of seasonal depression, please consult with your doctor, who may recommend professional treatment, such as light therapy, psychotherapy and/or antidepressant medication.
More Info
To learn more about SAD, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment, visit these organizations’ websites:
Getting Help
Whether you’re struggling with SAD or another mental health issue, if you or someone you love is in severe distress or you’re thinking about harming yourself or someone else, please reach out to one of these resources for immediate help:
CALL
Suicide & Crisis Hotline
988
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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
800.273.TALK (8255)
TEXT
Crisis Text Line
Send “HELLO” to 741741
CHAT
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Chat
988lifeline.org
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