Experiencing a low mood on these cold, gloomy, and short winter days? Here’s a few tips that can help with managing seasonal depression.
4 TIPS FOR BEATING SEASONAL DEPRESSION
- Get outside when you can.
- Even just a few minutes can help you soak up some much-needed vitamin D from the sun.
- Prioritize social activities.
- Be proactive and plan some winter fun with friends and family. You can also try a hobby or class to connect with new people.
- Stick to a schedule.
- The increased darkness can make it difficult to get up in the morning, but maintaining a regular sleep schedule will help you stay active and prevent depressive symptoms.
- Try to limit stress.
- Avoid any big life changes if possible, and be intentional about regular self-care (like working out, cooking, creating art, journaling, physical pampering, meditating, etc.).
IN CRISIS?
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call 988
Crisis Text Line
Text COALITION to 741-741
MORE RESOURCES:
Anxiety & Depression Association of America (ADAA)
The Mental Health Coalition Resource Library
Source: thementalhealthcoalition.org