When the word summer is mentioned, most people get excited to plan outings, barbecues, festivals, and sun-lounging. It’s like the season is synonymous with fun and liveliness. However, some people don’t feel the same way, especially if they struggle with…
Seasonal Affective Disorder
Simple Activities for Managing Seasonal Affective Disorder
They aren’t called the Winter Blues by coincidence! Seasonal Affective Disorder is a type of mental illness that causes a spike in depression and anxiety during a specific season. For most people, this occurs during the winter months when the…
Light Therapy for Mental Health: 9 Essential Things to Know Before You Use a Light Box
With the year dipping deeper into the dark and dreary days of winter – and with at least two months left of the season, your mood can start to take a turn for the worst. The medical term for increased…
SAD Supplements for Seasonal Affective Disorder | Fighting Off The Winter Blues
If your mental health shifts with the seasons, you may want to start looking into the different supplements for seasonal affective disorder. When the days gets dark and the daylight hours get shorter, there can be significant changes in your…
7 Ways to Keep your Anxiety at Bay in the Winter
‘Tis the season for the winter blues – what a drag. With the clocks changing and the days getting shorter, the decrease in sunlight can put a serious damper on your mood and anxiety attacks. It’s called Seasonal Affective Disorder;…
How Light Therapy for Anxiety and Depression Will Change Your Life
With the majority of therapy types costing a pretty penny, it can be easy to get discouraged. However, light therapy for anxiety and depression is one of my favourite forms of treatment and it won’t completely break your bank. Here’s…
13 Ways to Ease Seasonal Affective Disorder Naturally
Hating the winter is one thing; having Seasonal Affective Disorder is another. The good news is that you don’t have to suffer and slump through the dark and dreary season. There are many treatments for Seasonal Affective Disorder that are…
What is Seasonal Affective Disorder & How Is It Affecting You
If you’re convinced your depression and anxiety gets worse during a particular season, especially during winter, you may very well be dealing with seasonal affective disorder. Although this mental illness is far less talked about than the others and is…