271420 915 Mind & Body Mental Health & Well-Being General Mental Health true Mon, 02 Nov 2009 04:05:41 -0800 /system/videos/0/11/21/27/272111.flv dealing,handling,coping,winter,seasonal,affective,disorder,sun,sunlight,happier,light How To Deal With Seasonal Affective Disorder http://www.howcast.com/videos/271420-How-To-Deal-With-Seasonal-Affective-Disorder http://www.howcast.com/videos/271420-How-To-Deal-With-Seasonal-Affective-Disorder/edit approved 133 640 360 <object width="425" height="273" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=271420"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=271420" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="273" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 0 gregdeliso http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/271420/DEAL_with_sad_hd1_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.jpg 3405 false false false 101940 0 24 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/271420/24.jpg Know what SAD is Know what Seasonal Affective Disorder is. Called SAD for short, it’s the depression some people feel during the winter, when there are fewer daylight hours. The cause is unknown, but it’s suspected that lower levels of sunshine can affect some people’s body clocks, hormones, and brain chemicals.

]]> 101941 1 42 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/271420/42.jpg Determine if you have SAD Determine if you suffer from the disorder. If you’ve been depressed at least two winters in a row; the depression subsides in the spring and returns in the winter; and there are no other explanations for your melancholy, you might have SAD. If your seasonal depression is severe, get evaluated by a doctor or mental health professional. You may need medication to deal with your SAD.

]]> 101943 2 62 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/271420/62.jpg Let in the light Get as much natural light as you can: Keep windows uncovered and get outside for at least 30 minutes daily during daylight hours – just make sure to wear sunscreen. Supplement this with light therapy: Sit in front of a light box designed to treat SAD for 30 minutes daily, first thing in the morning.

]]> 101944 3 81 Tip Check with a doctor before you buy a light box to make sure you choose the most effective one available for your budget.

]]> 101945 4 88 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/271420/88.jpg De-stress Reduce stress, which can make SAD worse. Getting 30 minutes of exercise per day, spending time with loved ones, eating a healthy diet, and getting enough sleep can all help.

]]> 101946 5 99 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/271420/99.jpg Try negative air ionization Invest in a negative ion generator, which purifies indoor air. Researchers found that sitting in a room with the generator for 30 minutes a day reduced SAD symptoms. Make sure it’s high-density; low-density ones are less effective.

]]> 101947 6 115 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/271420/115.jpg Get outta town If all else fails, jet off to a sunny spot for a week or two. Hey, it’s your health we’re talking about, right?

]]> 101948 7 124 Fact Some studies show SAD is diagnosed more often in women, but men seem to have more severe symptoms.

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