{"id":5710,"date":"2025-12-03T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-03T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.blackhealthmatters.com\/fight-off-cold-weather-blues\/"},"modified":"2025-12-03T03:57:08","modified_gmt":"2025-12-03T08:57:08","slug":"fight-off-cold-weather-blues","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blackhealthmatters.com\/fight-off-cold-weather-blues\/","title":{"rendered":"Seasonal Affective Disorder is More Than the Winter Blues"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The &#8216;most wonderful time of the year&#8217; can leave you feeling SAD, which stands for seasonal affective disorder. It is a type of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/health\/conditions-and-diseases\/seasonal-affective-disorder\">depression<\/a> that impacts us during certain seasons, most often during fall and winter. Many experts believe that reduced daylight sets off a chemical reaction in the brain, leading to symptoms of depression.<\/p>\n<h2>What Are the Symptoms of SAD?<\/h2>\n<p>According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/9293-seasonal-depression\">Cleveland Clinic<\/a>, the symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder are:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"my-rem16px mx-0 pl-[1.25rem] list-disc marker:text-brandBlue-500 marker:pl-rem24px \" data-identity=\"unordered-list\">\n<li class=\"mb-rem12px pl-rem12px text-gray-800 text-rem19px leading-rem34px \">Sadness, feeling depressed most of the day, almost every day.<\/li>\n<li class=\"mb-rem12px pl-rem12px text-gray-800 text-rem19px leading-rem34px \"><a class=\"text-brandBlue-500 underline underline-offset-[5px] decoration-1 break-words hover:text-blue-800 transition\" href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/9536-anxiety-disorders\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-identity=\"link\">Anxiety<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li class=\"mb-rem12px pl-rem12px text-gray-800 text-rem19px leading-rem34px \">Carbohydrate cravings and weight gain.<\/li>\n<li class=\"mb-rem12px pl-rem12px text-gray-800 text-rem19px leading-rem34px \">Extreme\u00a0<a class=\"text-brandBlue-500 underline underline-offset-[5px] decoration-1 break-words hover:text-blue-800 transition\" href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/symptoms\/21206-fatigue\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-identity=\"link\">fatigue<\/a>\u00a0and lack of energy.<\/li>\n<li class=\"mb-rem12px pl-rem12px text-gray-800 text-rem19px leading-rem34px \">Feelings of hopelessness or worthlessness.<\/li>\n<li class=\"mb-rem12px pl-rem12px text-gray-800 text-rem19px leading-rem34px \">Trouble concentrating.<\/li>\n<li class=\"mb-rem12px pl-rem12px text-gray-800 text-rem19px leading-rem34px \">Feeling irritated or agitated.<\/li>\n<li class=\"mb-rem12px pl-rem12px text-gray-800 text-rem19px leading-rem34px \">Limbs (arms and legs) that feel heavy.<\/li>\n<li class=\"mb-rem12px pl-rem12px text-gray-800 text-rem19px leading-rem34px \">Loss of interest in usually pleasurable activities, including withdrawing from social activities.<\/li>\n<li class=\"mb-rem12px pl-rem12px text-gray-800 text-rem19px leading-rem34px \">Sleep problems (usually oversleeping).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Who Experiences SAD?<\/h2>\n<p>According to the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nimh.nih.gov\/health\/publications\/seasonal-affective-disorder\"> National Institute of Mental Health<\/a>, SAD develops in young adulthood, and it is more often seen in females than males. Those living in the Northern parts of the United States are more likely to feel the impact of shorter daylight hours, such as in Alaska and New England, than in states like Texas or Florida. In addition, if you have been previously diagnosed with depression or bipolar II disorder, you may be susceptible to SAD symptoms.<\/p>\n<p>If you think you may have this disorder, see your health-care provider, who will ask about your history of symptoms and may perform blood tests to rule out disorders with similar symptoms to SAD.<\/p>\n<h2>Top Ten Cities Where SAD Hits Hardest<\/h2>\n<p>For the past four years, <a href=\"https:\/\/thriveworks.com\/help-with\/research\/seasonal-depression-peak\/#:~:text=Seasonal%20depression%20peaks%20the%20third,predicts%20when%20searches%20spike%20historically.\">Thriveworks<\/a> has analyzed Google search trends and weather trends to predict when SAD may peak. In 2025, it was the third week of November. In addition, they have identified the ten markets where SAD hits the hardest:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Idaho Falls, ID<\/li>\n<li>Harrisonburg, VA<\/li>\n<li>Springfield, MA<\/li>\n<li>Salt Lake City, UT<\/li>\n<li>Syracuse, NY<\/li>\n<li>Missoula, MT<\/li>\n<li>Ottumwa, IA<\/li>\n<li>Bowling Green, KY<\/li>\n<li>Binghamton, NY<\/li>\n<li>Utica, NY<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>The Best Treatments for SAD<\/h2>\n<p>To effectively treat SAD, you may need a combination of the following treatments.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Light therapy<\/li>\n<li>Cognitive behavioral therapy<\/li>\n<li>Antidepressant medication<\/li>\n<li>Spending time outdoors<\/li>\n<li>Vitamin D supplements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&#8220;Treatment is the same as with other types of depression,&#8221; says Nicole Nicome, M.D., of Atlanta, except for light therapy. Antidepressant medication can be effective, as well as talk therapy, exercise, getting enough sleep, and maintaining a healthy diet. Light therapy is a special treatment for SAD that uses a 10,000 lux light source that mimics sunlight. Most practitioners instruct patients to sit in front of a light for 30 minutes a day to simulate sunlight. If light therapy is going to work, it usually does so in three to four weeks.<\/p>\n<p>In addition,\u00a0 Katie Hanselman, a board-certified psychiatric nurse at <a href=\"https:\/\/thriveworks.com\/help-with\/research\/seasonal-depression-peak\/#:~:text=Seasonal%20depression%20peaks%20the%20third,predicts%20when%20searches%20spike%20historically.\">Thriveworks<\/a>, suggests these additional actions that can help you manage symptoms:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Wake up at the same time every day\u2014yes, even weekends<strong>.<\/strong>\u00a0Your\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nigms.nih.gov\/education\/fact-sheets\/Pages\/circadian-rhythms.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">circadian rhythm controls serotonin production<\/a>, and inconsistent wake times disrupt this system. A stable wake time naturally regulates your sleep-wake cycle within\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sleepfoundation.org\/circadian-rhythm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">two to three weeks<\/a>, even if your bedtime varies. Rising at the same time every day can naturally stabilize a variable bedtime.<\/li>\n<li>Move your body in ways that feel good. Whether it&#8217;s a YouTube yoga class, a walk with the dogs, joining a fitness class, or taking the stairs, it all counts. Physical activity supports mood regulation, but the key is consistency over intensity.<\/li>\n<li>Connect with people daily, even in small ways<strong>.<\/strong> Seasonal depression often comes with the urge to isolate, which can worsen symptoms. Daily social contact\u2014whether it&#8217;s dinner with family, helping a neighbor, or simply a text to friends\u2014helps counter the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nia.nih.gov\/news\/social-isolation-loneliness-older-adults-pose-health-risks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">loneliness-depression cycle<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Limit alcohol and other substances<strong>.<\/strong>\u00a0While it can be tempting to think that a drink or two will ease your distress, substance use typically\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/journals.healio.com\/doi\/10.3928\/00485713-20240913-03\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">worsens existing depression symptoms<\/a>. If you use substances regularly, check with a professional before stopping on your own to make sure you have the support you need.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As with any depressive disorder, if your thoughts turn to hurting yourself or anyone else, get help immediately.<\/p>\n<p>Resources<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/health\/conditions-and-diseases\/seasonal-affective-disorder\">John Hopkins: What is Seasonal Affective Disorder?<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/9293-seasonal-depression\">Cleveland Clinic<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nimh.nih.gov\/health\/publications\/seasonal-affective-disorder\">National Institute of Mental Health<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thriveworks.com\/help-with\/research\/seasonal-depression-peak\/#:~:text=Seasonal%20depression%20peaks%20the%20third,predicts%20when%20searches%20spike%20historically.\">ThriveWorks:Seasonal Affective Disorder<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The &#8216;most wonderful time of the year&#8217; can leave you feeling SAD, which stands for seasonal affective disorder. 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