The shortest day of this year will be Sunday, December 21st, marking the winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere. An estimated 10 million Americans suffer from seasonal affective disorder, a season-specific modulation of major depressive disorder, which generally starts in late fall and doesn’t ease up until the sun returns for good in mid-spring.
A mild case of wintry funk is perfectly natural, writes Tanner Garrity. Even those who don’t suffer from seasonal affective disorder are likely to struggle with moods and relationships during the winter. He shares a variety of ways to prepare for and manage SAD symptoms, including avoiding the tendency to cocoon.
Source: Inside Hook, October 20, 2025. Link.
Preparing for the year’s chilliest months as if you have SAD can really only help you have a happier, healthier fall and winter.”
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