Eskenazi Health provides advice for defeating the dreaded “Winter Blues”
Dec. 4, 2019 – The Christmas and New Year’s holidays are one of the most joyful times of the year for most of us, but unfortunately, some find themselves unable to enjoy the festivities due to feelings of depression, sadness, or isolation. If you experience those feelings ordinarily, the holidays may intensify those emotions due to seasonal factors that include a lack of sunlight, shopping pressures, family issues and setting unrealistic expectations during the holidays. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD), which is a type of depression that's related to changes in seasons, may add to the intense feelings of sadness and despair this time of year.