What natural things can you do for seasonal depression

Hi Loves,

Hope your all doing amazing and getting ready for the Holidays.

So I wanted to talk about seasonal depression as we are approaching winter and I know from my own personal experience growing up in the midwest just how bad Seasonal Depression(SAD) can get . Some people can get a mild seasonal depression usually starting when the time changes into fall and it starts to become darker earlier and that cold weather may start to move in as well depending on where you may be living. SAD can really effect your daily life including how you feel and think which can be challenging and throw you off balance and you may not really know why your feeling this way as it comes out of nowhere. Its also interesting that SAD effects more women than men about 75% of people who get seasonal depression are women although researchers aren’t really sure why.

I personally remember one time before moving out to Santa Fe New Mexico it literally was cloudy for a whole month and when the sun finally came out it was only out for 10 min and then disappeared again, At that moment I knew I needed to move to someplace that wasn’t so dark in the winter months.

Some things that I have done for myself during SAD is first of I got a light that was like a version of the sunlight . They have so many different light therapy boxes or other lights that can really help with Seasonal Depression (SAD) and they range in price for around $50-$300 just depends on the size and brand . Talking to your primary care physician and having them check your Vitamin D levels and if they are low start taking a supplement of vitamin D3 would be helpful as well and some people may have to take a antidepressant if it gets really bad.

Some more natural things that I have also done in the past is use some uplifting essential oils like some citrus ones and a calming one that is great is lavender, you should also try and exercise a few times week and get outside in the fresh air as well and if the sun is out take it in. I also feel having some house plants that you need to tend to can really lift your mood as well and you can even get a few house plants that bloom which will add some fun vibrant color to your house.

If you are suffering from SAD please reach out to your doctor if you feel you may need antidepressants or you can also reach out to me as well as I am a Multidimensional coach working with you mind, body and soul . You can see what I offer at WWW.KeyahHolisticHealth.com

Until next time BE Blessed