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By: ArticleBonanza » Blog Archive » An Introduction to Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:04:59 +0000

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By: 4 Top Tips for Improving your Mood this Christmas | Christmas Fitness

4 Top Tips for Improving your Mood this Christmas | Christmas Fitness — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 17:14:58 +0000

[...] shown that the lack of sunlight in the winter months can lead to a type of winter depression called Season Affective Disorder (SAD). However, it’s not all doom and gloom. There are a number of things you can do to ensure [...]

By: Information Warehouse » An Introduction to Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) » INWA36778

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 02:49:29 +0000

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By: 5 Healthy Winter Breakfast Ideas | Christmas Diet

5 Healthy Winter Breakfast Ideas | Christmas Diet — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 17:22:35 +0000

[...] bring. During this time of year there is an increased chance of getting a cold or the flu and SAD is a very real possibility. What’s more with numerous parties and social events it is [...]

By: Tom

Tom — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 20:19:49 +0000

I agree Angie. It’s so hard to get going when it’s dark and cold. I rarely exercise outside at this time of year. Instead I do most of my workouts in the gym.

By: Angie

Angie — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 21:42:52 +0000

Exercise helps me in the winter more than anything… but when it’s dark and cold, I struggle to get started. Once I’m at it though, I feel so much better. I hate the gloom, and just wish I cold go to FL for a few months. I’m also thinking of adding a Vitamin D supplement just for the winter months, since the sun just doesn’t shine every day and many of us are already lacking.

By: 4 Foods that could Improve your Mood this Christmas | Christmas Diet

4 Foods that could Improve your Mood this Christmas | Christmas Diet — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 06:36:22 +0000

[...] common cold or the flu, the poor weather conditions and the very real possibility of suffering from seasonal affective disorder (SAD) the festive period is not always as enjoyable as it should be. Even if you are not suffering from [...]

By: Tom

Tom — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 06:11:34 +0000

Good points Asithi. I think everyone experiences slight winter blues when it gets cold and dark and going for a walk is a great idea. Unfortunately, I never manage to do this every day.

Andrew – They are some good suggestions. I think stepping back and thinking about all the good things in your life is a great way to stop any negative feelings becoming overwhelming. I generally get a bit down over winter but when I stop and actually think about why (the cold weather) I quickly realise it is out of my control and moping is not going to do any good. Thanks for your comments.

By: Andrew R - Go Healthy Go Fit

Andrew R - Go Healthy Go Fit — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 07:15:40 +0000

I don’t have much experience with SAD research, however, when I feel like this I usually try to focus on the positives of life. I am always very thankful for having my family in my life to support me. Finding what’s most important in your life and focusing on it can really help you through the rough times.

All the Best,

Andrew R

By: asithi

asithi — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 22:14:49 +0000

Going for a walk outside usually help since you get some sunlight. But that is about it. I always believe that exercise and some sunlight is necessary during the winter months to help with the cooped up feeling I get during the winter.