What Is SAD, And How To Handle It The Positive Pants Podcast

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What Is SAD And How To Handle It
 
As we’re getting deep into cosy season now in the UK I wanted to talk about something that I personally think is really important to be aware of.
 
And that is SAD.
 
Seasonal Affective Disorder.
 
This is where when the cosy season and dark mornings and nights draw in, a lot of people can feel like they’re in a big old funk and have no idea why.
 
So what is SAD and how can we deal with it?
 
Please bear in mind I’m not talking here as a medical professional but from my own experience and understanding of what boosts mood. So as always please do your own research and talk to your GP if you have any worries or concerns.
 
Seasonal Affective Disorder, otherwise known as the ‘winter blues’ or SAD, is essentially a type of depression and low mood that is affected by the seasons and changes in daylight hours. 
 
And, according to the NHS, over 2 million people suffer with it in the UK alone.
 
It can leave you feeling withdrawn and unmotivated. Like you don’t want to do anything, go anywhere or see anyone. 
 
It can be harder to stick to your routines. You might feel you need to sleep more and crave and comfort eat those carbs more. 
 
You might feel lethargic, general low energy, low sex drive, increased anxiety.
 
It often leads to us doing more of the very things that we know don’t make us feel good, and less of the things that do, so you can get into a little bit of a vicious cycle with it all. 
 
Which is definitely not pleasant all round.
 
The reason I wanted to highlight it is because you might be sitting there wondering what the hell is wrong and why you’re feeling the way you’re feeling and beating yourself up for it when you might not be able to put a finger on a reason.
 
And we don’t want that because it really doesn’t have to be that way. 
 
My firm belief is that often an understanding of where these kinds of thoughts and feelings are coming from, and what’s really happening in your brain and body, can really dissipate the control and affect that they can have.
 
You know I'm all about that sweet sweet awareness! For good reason.
 
It’s not all doom and gloom, there are lots of things that you can do to ease it and take back some of the control for yourself. 
 
You won’t be surprised but funnily enough, selfcare is even MORE important in these seasons if you’re struggling with SAD.
 
Consciously making sure you’re catching yourself in the moments where you’re about to do something that you KNOW makes you feel worse and co