17 therapist-approved tips for dealing with seasonal depression - Richmond News
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Seasonal depression often surfaces in the fall and winter, but therapists say proactive measures can significantly reduce the severity of symptoms.
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is brought on by the changing seasons. It can be an overwhelming, jarring type of depression. Most people, when first dealing with it, aren’t sure how to cope with seasonal depression. They begin feeling sapped of energy and interest during the fall, and their condition continues to worsen as winter progresses. The depressive symptoms typically self-resolve during the springtime and remain minimal throughout the summer months. It is also important to remember that winter depression or winter blues is a lesser form of SAD.
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