Tag Archives: seasonal affective disorder
Getting Help for SAD and January Depression
If you’ve tried the tips we’ve been talking about this week and nothing seems to help, you may have Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) or a clinical depression. Consult your physician or a specialist in psychological disorders for constructive input about these conditions. A diagnosis of SAD may be made when your mood, energy level and motivation are all down during the winter months. Several techniques can help you cope with this disorder: (1) get out into the sun, preferably for at least one hour per day of natural light; (2) … Continue reading
Do You Have the January Blues?
Feeling down in the dumps now that the holidays are over? If you’re hoping for something uplifting on these dreary days and cold nights, you’re not alone. T.S. Eliot may have said in The Waste Land that “April is the cruelest month,” but studies have found that for the majority of Americans January is the most depressing month of the year, with the 24th being the worst day. You may have experienced several of the reasons for these negative feelings and behaviors yourself. Your eager anticipation for the holidays is … Continue reading
