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5 Self Care tips for Seasonal Depression

September 30, 2019 by Leah Harris

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Seasonal Depression self care tips

Seasonal Depression and Winter Self Care… why it is so important.

Self care for Seasonal Depression is something I have used quite a bit in the last few years.

During the winter I either feel super happy and festive or pretty down and mopey.

Don’t get me wrong, I love the holiday season…

The ice and snow are so pretty to look at,

and getting together with my girl friends to have hot cocoa or coffee at the bookstore while doing our Christmas shopping is one of my favorite things.

But it does get rough with the lack of sunshine and it getting darker earlier.

I am not a night person.

And if I’m home alone when it starts to get dark out it can be easy to feel down in the dumps.

Especially during the holidays.

Implementing a special winter self care routine can be a life saver if you suffer from seasonal affective disorder, or even just need a mood lifter during the cold months ahead.

Winter Self Care for Seasonal Depression

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What is Seasonal Affective Disorder?

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a mood disorder that starts to be effective when the seasons start to change.

This is different for everyone because it doesn’t necessarily affect just the winter months, though that is when most people get the worst symptoms.

Some of the symptoms of SAD include:

-Fatigue

-Moodiness

-Lack of interest

-Frequent over-sleeping

-Fluctuations in weight (either by loss or gain).

Suffering from SAD doesn’t mean you hate the Holidays

Christmas Lights, Seasonal Affective Disorder

Having seasonal depression doesn’t mean you are Ebeneezer Scrooge or the Grinch.

I know many people who LOVE the holiday season and still get pretty sad during this time of the year. The two don’t necessarily go hand-in-hand.

There is nothing wrong with you if you feel sad during the holiday season. It just means that you need to take a little extra care of yourself.

So what are some things you can do to combat Seasonal Depression, and start feeling better?

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17 Fall Self Care ideas you NEED to be using

How to be less Stressed out during the Holidays

1. Use a Winter Self Care plan to give you something to look forward to

winter self care

Having something to look forward to after work or school can literally make the rest of the day better.

Knowing that when you get home you have blocked out time for yourself can give you the motivation to finish the day strong.

Using Self-care for Seasonal Depression really can help!

Give yourself permission to take a bath after work, read for an hour, or go on a walk.

Whatever sounds like a fun, relaxing break from any obligation to you, do it.

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2. Sticking to a routine can increase dopamine

Increased dopamine, smile

Sticking to a routine can scientifically make you feel good.

When we reach a goal, spend time with a loved one, accomplish something, or even just check off a box on our “to-do” list, our brains release a chemical called dopamine.

It’s like our body’s very own “feel good” drug.

Start using a self-care checklist for yourself to check off each night.

This can increase your dopamine levels, making you automatically feel happier and more accomplished.

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3. Have a warm treat to look forward to every day

Treat yourself.

One of the best things is having something good to look forward to at the end of the night.

My favorite brand for self-care treats is Four Sigmatic.

They make a Reishi Hot Cacao that relieves stress while tasting like traditional creamy cocoa!

4. A Warm Bath is always a good thing

The warm bath water will make you forget all about the cold looming outside.

This will also give you some nice, quiet time to yourself.

Getting bath salts, candles, incense, or soothing music are other good things to add!

5. Plan time out with friends

Even though this isn’t alone time, being with friends during rough times is still a form of self-care.

Being alone can cause you to feel the effects of SAD more.

Call your friends, family, or even neighbors and see if you can plan some fun, holiday activities together!

Or if you don’t enjoy the holidays, maybe just some good quality time.

There are ways to counteract Seasonal Depression without medication

Seasonal Affective Disorder

You do not need medication to start feeling happier and healthier.

There are natural ways that you can start to increase your mental health, and promote a happier mind without anti-depressants or medication.

Those should always be a last resort.

Start by taking healthier supplements like Vitamin D and Vitamin B-12.

One of the reasons we start to feel sad and melancholy in the winter is a lack of Vitamin D.

The sun is always hidden behind clouds or snow, and we can start to feel mopey because of it.

You can go to your local health food store or pharmacy and pick up a Vitamin D supplement for fairy cheap.

Vitamin B-12 deficiency is fairly common and can be related to depression and anxiety.

Taking a supplement version of Vitamin B-12 can be very beneficial in helping you combat seasonal depression and seasonal affective disorder.

Mood Stabili-T and Anxie-T

The best thing I or my husband have ever taken for mood support has been Anxie-T.

It has helped so much with my husband’s sleep quality, and I have taken it whenever I feel a panic attack coming on, or if I am overly stressed out.

This is a natural supplement, free from any harmful or addictive properties, that can help support mood and relieves stress.

Mood Stabili-T is another great supplement by LifeSeasons.

With this supplement, people have often reported having a more calm, happy, and balanced mood within a week of taking it consistently.

It contains Vitamin D3 to support mood, as well as Rhodiola, an adaptogen that helps your body adapt to stress. Rhodiola has also been known to help with fatigue and depression.

Taking one of these supplements during the fall and winter seasons may help you feel a lot better and is definitely worth a try.

With anything, consult your Health Care Practitioner before trying any new supplements, and read our disclaimer here if you have any questions about our opinions or statements about trying new health care products.

Starting a Winter Self Care Routine

winter self care

Let’s get you started with a winter self care plan!

You can start a new self-care routine at any point, and switching up your routine for winter can be both fun, and helpful for this time of the year.

Winter Self Care Items Checklist

  • Happy Lamp
  • Comfy and happy winter wardrobe
  • Festive Candles
  • Mindfulness Journal
  • Vitamin D and B12 supplements
  • Warm Winter Drinks

Winter Self Care Activity Checklist

  • Regular Exercise
  • Scheduled time with friends
  • Scheduled time to be outside during sunshine hours
  • Start a winter reading list
  • Make a day for holiday baking with friends or family
  • Don’t skip out on special events

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