How to Beat The Winter Blues

Sleep expert, Dr. Lindsay Browning, shares her thoughts on Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and what we can do to try and combat the very real depression that accompanies winter.

Don't miss Dr. Browning on Season 4 Episode 4: What Happens When You Sleep airing 2.18.22 right here on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.

According to the NIH:
Many people go through short periods of time where they feel sad or not like their usual selves. Sometimes, these mood changes begin and end when the seasons change. People may start to feel “down” when the days get shorter in the fall and winter (also called “winter blues”) and begin to feel better in the spring, with longer daylight hours.
In some cases, these mood changes are more serious and can affect how a person feels, thinks, and handles daily activities. If you have noticed significant changes in your mood and behavior whenever the seasons change, you may be suffering from seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a type of depression.

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