How to lift your Christmas spirit

Lower temperatures and shorter days can make doing anything in the winter season so much harder.

Even bracing the cold to grab the morning mail can be so draining.

And after exposing yourself to the cold, all you want to do is cozy up in bed, and when you wake up from involuntarily falling asleep, it’s already dark out.

It’s easy for the lethargy of winter life to get you stressed out, especially if you’re dealing with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

So, what exactly is SAD?

It’s a psychological condition that results in not only depression, but also mood swings & anxiety, normally provoked by seasonal change.

People typically experience this condition during winter.

Why ?

Colder weather tends to keep you inside more than in the warm, long summer days.

So unless you’re brave & willing to bundle up to go for a run dressed top to toe in layers of clothing to keep warm…

Two things will happen:

1. Decrease in physical activity 
2. Lack of vitamin D.

How does this relate to anxiety? 

This decrease in physical activity inhibits your blood flow, which can lead to inflammation, which give rise to depressive symptoms in the brain.

And, because you’re not going outdoors as often, you’re getting a substantially lowered daily intake of vitamin D. 

Vitamin D triggers the release of neurotransmitters such as dopamine and serotonin. 

Vitamin D receptors are also located in regions of the brain linked to depression. 

Basically, lack of sunlight exposure during the winter months can disrupt your body’s release of neurotransmitters related to anxiety and depression.

This spells trouble,especially for menopausal women, with their bodies already in turmoil due to the imbalance of hormones.

Which is why we’ve turned to our in house psychiatrist, for some top tips to help you chase away the blues:

Tip #1: A Healthy Diet

Winter days mean lots of sugar and carbs to curb short term cravings and lethargy. 

There’s no harm in treating yourself, but remember the philosophy of everything in moderation. 

Oftentimes, when you start eating healthier, your body craves those healthy options more and sugary, high-carb foods less. 

So here are some tips for a less-sugar diet, and a healthier you:

Low-sugar cereal— Enjoying your first meal of the day with low sugar cereal each morning can cut out up to 70g of sugar from your diet in a week. 

Keep an eye on sauces and pre-made foods — Sugar has many guises in an ingredient list, such as sucrose, glucose, fructose, and corn syrup. Watch the nutrition labels on things you buy from the store, especially the amount of sugar. 

Sugary drinks — Try to minimize the amount of sugar you put in your coffee or tea. (Don’t forget about soda! Easily cut out sugar by drinking less and opting for sugar-free varieties or fruity soda water.)

Tip #2: Frequent Exercise

Going to the gym may seem like a bad idea during the winter, but it’s a great way to feel better. 

Physical activity is believed to help boost serotonin levels in your brain, which is largely responsible for controlling your mood. 

And we can’t forget about those endorphins. Exercise is also a great way to get your mind off of something, because all you can think about is the stress your body is under.

According to Dr. Andrew McChulloch of the Mental Health Foundation, exercising for 30 minutes three times a week has shown to help with depression symptoms (looking at you, anxiety!). 

Tip #3: Keep Busy

Probably the most underrated advice ever, but keeping busy proves to be useful for combating anxiety.

A great way to distract yourself from winter anxiety is putting your energy into something other than thinking negative or burdensome thoughts. 

Try picking up a new hobby that can be done indoors, such as art or cooking. 

Exercise is another great way to keep busy, which we already know has additional benefits in fighting seasonal anxiety.

Tip #4: Talk about it

Opening up and talking about what you’re going through with trusted friends and family can help you through the anxiety. 

Try not to let yourself withdraw — keep making plans with people and try your best to do the things you want to do, not letting winter anxiety be the thing keeping you home. 

You could also try speaking with a therapist about SAD and the anxiety it causes. He or she could also offer advice on what’s best for you and how to further help your symptoms.

Tip #5: Physical coping mechanisms

It’s almost bordering on the cliche at this point to take a deep breath when you’re feeling stressed out…

But don’t let the tedium of this trick keep you from trying it. 

A deep breath sends signals to your brain to calm down, and then the brain sends this message to the body. 

Breathing exercises can be done anywhere and are easy to learn, as well as a great way to reduce tension you might be holding in the rest of your body. Pair breathing exercises with counting to 10 to help relieve anxiety.

PS. Our 5 tips are great for fighting back against winter anxiety!

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