Resources– Tagged "Seasonal Affective Disorder"

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The 2023 Ultimate Winter Self-Care Guide

Posted by Brandon Landgraf · November 26, 2024

In this guide, we'll walk you through the fundamentals and importance of self-care during winter, offer a few winter care tips, and a step-by-step method of implementing your custom winter self-care routine and plan.

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The 2023 Ultimate Guide to Seasonal Affective Disorder

Posted by Shopify API · February 28, 2023

Seasonal Affective Disorder (S.A.D.), also known as seasonal depression, is a variation of depression that begins and ends around the same time each year. SAD typically occurs during fall/winter months but less commonly occurs in the spring and summer. To be medically diagnosed, you must consistently experience depressive episodes around the same months for at least two years.

If you consistently feel a surge of sadness, lack of energy, or thoughts of hopelessness during a specific time of the year, you may have seasonal affective disorder. This guide will walk you through what SAD is, the symptoms, how to cope with it, and more.

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How to Prepare for Seasonal Depression

Posted by Brandon Landgraf · March 24, 2022

Do you start to feel the effects of light deprivation when days become shorter? This article offers actionable tips to help you prepare for seasonal depression and keep your symptoms in check before they start to show.

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Chronotherapy for Seasonal Affective Disorder

Posted by Brandon Landgraf · March 14, 2022

Chronotherapy is a clinical tool used to treat depression and other affective disorders. In short, it is a strategy to establish appropriate circadian patterns through external stimuli control, proper sleep, and light exposure tools. When used in combination with medication and other treatments, chronotherapy is highly effective for alleviating symptoms related to SAD.

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Mood Changes with Seasons: Impact on Sleep

Posted by Brandon Landgraf · February 11, 2022

Colder weather and less sunlight directly correlate to mood changes with seasons. This impacts how well we sleep, which can exacerbate the symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

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The Role Weather Plays in SAD: Can Cold Weather Cause Depression?

Posted by Brandon Landgraf · February 08, 2022

As the cold winter continues, millions worldwide have become afflicted with Seasonal Affective Disorder. This happens yearly, and, thus, it is important to consider the following: can cold weather cause depression?

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