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January 31, 2023 Jason McKenzie

Seasonal Affective Disorder

SAD - A result of the colder weather?

Winter is coming to the northern hemisphere, and it is bringing with it a complex and depressive illness that affects mood, sleep and appetite. Most likely triggered by the lack of sunlight, it is important that you look to alternative types of light therapy. Here are some simple ways that can help you to cope if you experiencing Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). But how do you know may be suffering from seasonal affective disorder?

  • Low Mood
  • Lack of energy
  • Loss of interest and pleasure in everyday activities
  • Becoming very irritable
  • Craving carbohydrates and gaining weight
  • Feeling lethargic and fatigued during the day
  • Suffering from feelings of despair, guilt and worthlessness

When Winter comes around and the temperatures begin to drop, many people begin to feel a bit sad and down. People are driven inside and can’t feel the same excitement about watching the television as they do when they’re up and about in the sun. The medical term for the winter blues is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). But what can you do to liven yourself up and feel better?

What causes Winter Depression?

Despite the fact that there are millions of people who have suffered from a winter-related mood, particularly when they feel low, there are others who state that it is just a myth.

However, as pointed out by the NHS, there is also scientific evidence to support the idea that the season can affect moods.

There are other scientists who believe that daylight is the issue. If you don’t get enough sunlight and the weather changes drastically, you can often experience SAD. Furthermore, if you are not getting any sunlight, then the problem could be due to a lack of vitamin C, which people get from sunlight.

So, If you are going through a bout of winter blues, then the lack of daylight is probably paying a part in this.

But how do you get more light?

How do you get more light into your body in the winter period? Well, it often depends on what your job is, and whereabouts you work. Those who work in a 9-5 office environment may find it difficult to get much sunlight in the winter, barring the odd lunchtime venture. Sitting by a window can help, but do try and get out as often as possible if you experiencing SAD.

If it allows, some people even aim to get out and about and escape the dark winter days with a holiday to sunnier climates. This can be effective, but for some, it is not logistically possible. Other reports have even indicated that SAD sufferers actually feel worse when they come back from a holiday.

There are some theories and solutions though as to how you can improve your mood. Light therapy is often used to treat SAD. For more information on light therapy, you can check it out here.

What do you need to do alongside light therapy?

Light therapy is important when winter comes around, but it can also help with disrupted sleep patterns for those who work different ships. It can also help if you have jet lag. To feel better, you also need to eat better. You need to maintain a healthy diet and make sure you are getting enough vitamins and minerals into your diet. The NHS recommends that you include plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables into your diet.

Exercise

It can sometimes be that simple. It is not a cure, but it is a way of releasing hormones and endorphins which make you feel better in yourself. You’ve probably heard in all walks of life about how keeping active and doing 15-30 minutes of exercise a day will keep you active. Battling against depression and being sad can be monitored by exercise.

If you have a tendency to experience SAD, then outdoor exercise and long walks is actually the best thing to do because you’ll be gaining daylight onto your skin. The most important message to come out of reading this article is: If you are feeling a bit down or have been struck down by the ‘winter blues’, then you do not have to wait until the end of Winter to start feeling better. You can act now.

What is a SAD Light Therapy Lamp?

Sad light therapy lamp is a lightbox, which can help people to go about their tasks on a daily basis, whilst also benefitting from light therapy. Not only is light therapy able to treat the seasonal affective disorder, but other emotions like advanced and late sleep disorders, including jet lag and for those who work different shift patterns. Also, the sad light therapy lamp uses white light enhanced with blue enters your eye naturally just like the sun, without dazzling your eyes or obscuring your vision.

Our diverse range of products will help you to effectively combat any different symptoms that you will be experiencing as the colder weather hits. 

 

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