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Three ways to help prevent Seasonal Depression
Tips to keep well in the dark days of winter - As quoted in the Huffington Post - Scroll down to find the link
Holistic Healing for SAD: Integrate Therapy, Bright Light, & Sauna Sessions for Winter Wellness
Make the most of daylight
Exercise outdoors in the few hours of daylight is beneficial, be it a lunchtime walk or a jog in the park. Alternatively, waking up to a dawn-mimicking alarm, or sitting in front of a daylight-simulating device can make up for the lack of longer, brighter days.
Connect with friends -outside
Hibernating in isolation can lower mental health and wellbeing. Seek supportive social contact. Make connecting with a friend part of your self-care. It could be a pact to check in with each other over the long dark season - best while walking outside in the rare light of the sun!
Benefits of sauna sessions
The heat in the sauna triggers the production of a magic trio of feel-good hormones - endorphins, dopamine and serotonin, while lowering the stress hormone cortisol. Aim for 10 minutes and with regular use you can build up to 15-20 minutes.
When the going gets tough - seek help for seasonal depression
Medical professionals in the United Kingdom recommend that everyone takes a vitamin D supplement from October to March. The suggested dose is 10 Microgram or 400 IU a day. If you have darker skin, GPs suggest taking it all year round due to the body’s reduced ability to produce enough of its own vitamin D.
Seasonal Affective Disorder can be a more complex mental health struggle, and it is important to seek appropriate help. Do get in touch for regular, or a one-off session to help yourself get through the darker days.