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Winter Can Bring More than the “Winter Blues”

By Tony Collins Jan 3, 2024 | 6:42 AM

(Undated) – With the grey cloudy conditions associated with this time of year, it is no surprise that many of us feel a little “blah.” But that feeling may be “Seasonal Affective Disorder.” According to the Mayo Clinic, “Seasonal Affective Disorder” or “SAD” is a type of depression that’s related to changes in seasons and begins and ends at about the same times every year. If you’re like most people with SAD, your symptoms start in the fall and continue into the winter months, sapping your energy and making you feel moody. Don’t brush off that yearly feeling as simply a case of the “winter blues” or a seasonal funk that you have to tough out on your own. Take steps to keep your mood and motivation steady throughout the year. Learn more by following the link below.

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/seasonal-affective-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20364651