Seasonal depression is very common.  In the middle of January through most of the remaining Winter individuals begin to long for Spring.  The grey skies, lack of holiday fun, and cold and damp weather can influence one negatively.  With sickness and aches, individuals can succumb to depression more easily.  It is important to stay alert, active and positive minded when dealing with the lack of light, cold and depressive weather.  It is important to be find joy and fun in these days.

The article, “Fighting off gloomy-weather depression with simple habits” from KTVO looks at how depressing weather can negatively affect a person.  The article states,

“SAD, is a type of depression that affects people at the same time each year, typically late fall through the winter months.  The disorder is more common in women than men and young people have a higher risk of developing it. With the conditions for most starting in their 20’s.  The changes in your mood are driven by chemicals in your body like serotonin and melatonin. Serotonin is thought to affect mood and appetite while melatonin will give the urge to sleep and wake up.”

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Seasonal depression is real and needs to be addressed.  If you feel it coming on, find help.  Certified grief counselors can help, as well as licensed professional counselors.  It is important to remain positive and healthy in the darker months of the year.  Please also review our Grief Counseling Program and see if it matches your academic and professional goals.  The program is independent study and online and certified an individual for four years.