Keep Your Joy: Helpful Tips For Women To Avoid Seasonal Depression

I personally believe that Fall is the absolute most beautiful season that we have. My spirits are lifted and I feel a joy seeing the changes of the earth. Unfortunately, this isn’t the same sentiment for many people.  In fact, the Fall and Winter season causes approximately 20% of Americans to suffer from SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder). While this percentage may not be as alarming to you as it is to me, what if I told you that it mostly affects women? This is bothersome to me because most women have so many roles and are daily pulled in so many directions. Often times, women are looked upon for balance and as the person responsible for pouring into every member of their household; sometimes it’s even extended to other family members. While this may be considered a God-given blessing, what happens when those women don’t have anything else left to pour? This is what happens. Depression, guilt, jealousy, and anger becomes the norm instead of happiness, joy, peace, and contentment. Seasonal Depression is also the culprit of these emotions. There are many steps and solutions to prevent and overcome SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder). One solution may not work for everyone, so being proactive in finding the solution that works for you, is the first step. Take a look at a few of these solutions.

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23 Comments

  1. This is so great. For whatever reason, the holidays have been more of a source of stress/depression these last couple of years. But these tips can easily be used by anyone! Thank you so much for sharing this with us!

  2. Even though it’s cold outside, I really need to make it a point to get out and go for walks. That always helps me.

  3. Great insights. I do observe that there are months when I feel a little more down as compared to others.

  4. This is so informative, I’m surely going to keep these tips in mind. Can’t wait to share this with others.

  5. I usually don’t struggle with SAD but this year has been very hard year. After two covid setbacks, that hurt me financially and I still have not recovered. Working on it though. Then the holidays are lonely this year.

  6. The holidays can be so lonely. We’ve dealt with a lot of loss year after year and are dealing with a transition of a family member now. It’s hard. I am happy that you are still standing strong. Keep going, and I am sending you love and light for a better 2023. 🙏🏾

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