I first wrote about fighting seasonal depression four months ago, so I really feel like we should have wrapped all that business up by now. But here we are, with spring grays instead of winter blues.
So if you’ve got cabin fever, legislative fatigue, or just regular old Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), here are a few spring-time tools that might help you keep your head up.
- Supplement limited daylight with a light therapy lamp. Yes, we have more light than we did a couple months ago — but it’s maybe even less sunny. There are all kinds of lamps or light boxes that provide natural yellow light to up your Vitamin D intake.
- Talk to a physician. Medication or various treatments could help.
- Seek out whatever nature you can find. Sure, the daffodils are late, but go make some plant friends in a greenhouse somewhere.
- Be consistent with your schedule. As social animals, we often thrive with some sort of routine. Try to keep a consistent sleep schedule, which, especially paired with some form of exercise, can go a long way.
- Soak up the sun. Specifically, try to get your light in in the mornings if you can. Getting your sunlight early in the day is linked to better sleep, alertness, and decreased depression.
The light is visible at the end of the tunnel, so what are your tips for getting there? Any favorite spots around town that feel like spring earlier than others?
