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winter bules
It's the middle of winterand the prospect of warm sunny daysisalongwayoff.For some of usit's the most depressing time of year,where daylight is limited and the weather is often miserable-this is when the winter blues set inSo what can be done to lift our spirits?
The shorter days and longer nights can make us feel down,and that can cause us to eatmore and exercise less.Some fear loneliness and isolation during the long dark months.Those people who suffer this seasonal mood swing more seriously are described as having seasonal affective disorder-or SAD for shortIt's a type of depression with a seasonal pattern caused by a lack of light and is thought to affect the part of the brain that rules sleep,appetite,mood and activity levels.
JennyScott-Thompson is one person who was diagnosed with SAD.She told the BBC:“|struggled with periods of exhaustion and misery that seemed out of proportion to what was going on in my life." She was prescribed light therapy,which involved sitting in front of a light boxAs well as going outside during daylight hours this is believed to help anyone who is affected by the winter qloom
Although having more light is an obvious cure,antidepressants can help those with more severe depression by artificially elevating the amount of serotonin in the brain But this isn't suitable for everyone,and many of us can try to just alter our mindset Clinicalpsychologist LauraKeyessays"it can be helpful to think about how to adapt your eating and exercise patterns to the change of season, just as this happens in nature with plants andanimalsadapting.”
It might sound easier said than donebut accepting winter and thinking positively mayenergise usWriting for The BBC Social websiteEsther De La Fordasks"What if we explored what this phase of winter has to offer us,instead of grieving those things that it is taking away?" She suggests we use this time for rest,reflection slowing down,stillness and renewal.Maybe this might stop us longing for summer?
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