The clocks have gone back and it’s that time of year when temperatures are dropping, the days are getting shorter, the weather is colder and we are getting less hours of sunlight. All this can affect how you feel, making you feel lethargic and perhaps depressed. You may have heard of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD); this is when our body’s internal clock and the chemicals in our body, that affect mood, are disrupted by a decrease in sunlight and this can result in depressive symptoms.
Stress can also contribute to the winter blues. Perhaps being indoors more and not being able to get away from things or getting as much daylight can heighten stress. It is also an expensive time of year; increased heating bills, cost of Christmas and all those gifts; these can all affect how you feel and impact your mental health.
To read my top 10 tips to manage your winter blues, click here.
For further help and coping strategies with your winter blues, visit my website www.therapyhere.co.uk and get in touch alison@therapyhere.co.uk.