Anyone that knows me, knows that I’m a spring and summer type of girl. As the weather changes, I find that I’m more like a bear that looks forward to hibernation. I listen to people all around me talk of how they love the change of the leaves, look forward to Halloween and preparing for the start of the holiday season with Thanksgiving.
During all these changes, one thing we should remember is that an estimated ten million Americans suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder. It’s a type of depression that’s related to seasonal changes, usually fall through winter until the first signs of spring. Some of the signs are low energy, sluggishness, agitation or loss in activities that use to bring joy. People have also reported an increased craving for carbohydrates.
If you or someone you know, battle with extended periods of insomnia or oversleeping for example, don’t brush it off as the “winter blues.” Speak to your medical doctor.
Why is this topic so important to me? It’s because I’m one of the ten million.