Adrian, MI – Sometimes the gray skies can make you feel blue, so ProMedica Outpatient Behavioral Health services is giving the community tips to fight SAD… Seasonal Affective Disorder.
This disorder occurs when there is a decrease in sun light in the fall and winter months, and is thought to be a result of less exposure to the sun. This creates a chemical imbalance in the brain that decreases the release of “feel good chemicals”… serotonin… that boost mood, make you feel calm and focused.
Many are unaware of the increase in depression because they can often miss the signs. Here are a few of them:
* Increased irritability
* Less motivation
* Changes in sleep patterns and eating patterns
* Feeling tired often
Some tips to get through the winter and beat the winter blues include:
* Take in as much natural light as possible, especially on sunny days
* Bundle up and get outside
* Exercise regularly
* Change your mind about winter and find ways to appreciate winter
* Watch diet habits especially high sugar foods
For more information about ProMedica Outpatient Behavioral Health services at Herrick Behavioral Health Services, call (517) 423-3887.
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