Yes hey, Id love to wear my striped sweater for six more months.
Bring on the cider.
I struggle to sleep; basic functions are too much to face.
Farmers markets and movies in the park?
Youll find me huddled in the basement re-watching season four ofBuffy the Vampire Slayer.
Folks who suffer from depression may find themselves sadder at certain times of the year, every year.
Dr. Hafeez points out that the symptoms of reverse SAD are often opposite those of SAD.
They are often agitated instead of being lethargic.
Disturbingly, they express more suicidal ideations.
What causes these types of Seasonal Affective Disorder?
We know when we increase [serotonin], people feel less depressed and anxious.
When should you see a professional?
Its intuitivediet, exercise, what are you eating?
Are you consuming too much alcohol, are there other things going on?
Sometimes its almost so obvious that people dont notice.
Those two bottles of wine probably arent helping your seasonal depression.
As during the winter, focus on not getting isolated, and always being gentle to yourself.
Dealing with SAD at work can be rough as well.
Try following the above tips as well as improving the comfort of your immediate surroundings.
If you sit near a window and the summer sun is hurting your eyes, lower the shades.
Dim the lights if you might during the summer or brighten them during the winter.
If you tend to overheat, bring a portable fan.
If the bright blue skies of summer make you flinch, take heart: Youre not alone.
