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  • January 30, 2015
  • By cpr_ben

Seasonal Affective Disorder is so SAD :-(

This abstract image visually represents Seasonal Affective Disorder by contrasting vibrant summer elements, like a bright sun and green leaves, against the starkness of winter, depicted in muted blues and grays. A central silhouette transitions from an upright posture on the summer side to a slumped position on the winter side, symbolizing the condition's emotional impact.

SAD is Just So Sad

Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD is a seasonal depression, usually in later fall and in deep winter. Georgia CPR, the premier Atlanta CPR class company, is  in Atlanta, Georgia. Yes, that’s the south. Our location puts us way south of where most SAD is experienced but I will tell you, SAD can still rear its weepy eyes down south.

This winter has been a kicker in that we have had so many cloudy, drizzly days. I have felt my mood and disposition effected this year. This winter reminds me of winters up north in Connecticut and in Minnesota. In Connecticut, seeing the leaves start to turn would give me a blah feeling – I lamented “Here comes another dismal winter”. I remember the Minnesota winter as a child, looking out at the dime sized sun, low on the afternoon horizon through leaden gray skies. The sun’s 93,000,000 mile distance was personal back then. I am in Georgia now, not up there, so what gives – we don’t have those kinds of winters! It’s not even cold this winter.

But sister has it been gray.

SAD is real, even in the south.

Seasonal Affective Disorder with it’s smarmy acronym SAD, includes these symptoms:

  • Low energy and sleepiness
  • Difficulty concentrating
  • Increased grazing appetite – especially for carbs
  • Increased isolation
  • Weight gain (Oh Nooooo)

So what do you do if you think you have SAD?

There are several things, some you will see are more practical than others, despite their allure.

Here are some dreamy options that will stick a pencil into the eye of SAD:

  • Stay in a sunny beach house all winter!
  • Take lots of vacations to sunny destinations in the winter!
  • Walk on the beach every day!

Ok – here are some real suggestions for the planet on which I live:

  • Schedule and follow through on taking long walks outside
  • If possible, spend more time near windows to get more sunlight
  • Planning something to look forward to each and every week
  • Phototherapy – Light therapy using special bright lights

There is lots of advice on diet and supplements. I can’t find scientific evidence to back these up so I won’t include them here. Do your own homework on what dietary changes you can make that may help you.

Get outside, make plans, don’t give up, and really put a foot into the seat of those SAD saggy pants this winter.

P.S. – just another tip – an engaging American Heart Association CPR class would just do wonders to cheer you up from SAD!