London Drugs Flyer - 10/12-04/30/2022 (Page 8)

d=0 doº seasonal don't be sad seasonal sadness—also known as seasonal affective disorder or sad—is a type of depression that relates to the changing start in the late autumn and continue the condition is often referred to as the winter symptoms may be mild when they begin and become more severe as the months move on treating sad generally spends at least 30 minutes light much brighter than ordinary indoor relief after a few weeks of treatment; some find relief even growing evidence to support cognitive behavioural type of talk therapy that helps people identify negative thoughts and reframe them into something more positive it also helps them discover new behaviours to engage in to make them feel better when they are depressed feeling depressed most of the day nearly every day having low energy • feeling sluggish or agitated having difficulty sleeping losing interest in activities that were usually enjoyed experiencing changes in appetite or weight having trouble concentrating having frequent thoughts of death or suicide symptoms that are specifically connected with oversleeping • craving foods that are high in carbohydrates gaining weight feeling tired or having low energy the shorter days in the fall and winter appear to be the main triggers for the winter blues because the reduced hours of sunlight can other parts of our body to help keep us awake activities you enjoy • getting outdoors early in the day when the sun is shining or spending time in brightly lit spaces • eating a healthy diet and limiting the amount of • spending time with a trusted friend or relative you can share your feelings with • getting together with friends • volunteering in the community to help others if self-help measures don't relieve the is especially important if your you find yourself drinking more alcohol for comfort or to help or think about suicide