Beating the Winter Blues: Managing Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

As the dark nights draw in, many of us feel the impact of the changing seasons. In this episode of Making Sense of Women's Health, Roberta Bass explores Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and offers practical tips to boost your mood and energy during the colder months.Whether you experience SAD, struggle with winter lows, or just want to support your mental health as the seasons shift, this episode provides insights, tools, and strategies to help you thrive.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:What Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is and how it affects mental health.The symptoms of SAD and how it can show up differently for each individual.How changes in sunlight, serotonin, melatonin, and hormonal imbalances contribute to SAD.Roberta’s personal strategies for managing winter blues, including: Using a Sensate device to calm the nervous system. Incorporating daily exercise to lift mood and boost energy. Taking vitamin D supplements to combat deficiencies. The benefits of light therapy and how to use it effectively. Creating a cozy, uplifting environment at home. Complementary approaches like CBT, journaling, and even warming techniques to redirect blood flow.Key Takeaway: Managing SAD requires a personalised approach, and a mix of strategies can often be the most effective. From small daily habits to professional support, there are many ways to make the darker months brighter.Resources & Links Mentioned:Learn more about the CONTROL MethodExplore Roberta’s servicesIf you’d like to try Sensate for yourself, use my affiliate discount code THRIVEANDSHINE for 10% off your purchase at this link. Not only will you get a great deal, but I’ll also receive a small commission to help support the podcast. Join the Conversation: Have you found effective ways to manage winter blues or SAD? Join our Making Sense of Women's Health Podcast Community on Facebook to share your experiences and learn from others.Don’t Forget to Subscribe! Subscribe to Making Sense of Women’s Health for more episodes tackling the health topics that matter to you.Send us Fan Mailwww.thriveandshinewomenswellness.co.ukFree Masterclass: Is Perimenopause Causing Your Symptoms? → Click here to watchSupporting women’s health transitions with physiotherapy, menopause mentoring, Pilates and subconscious mindset tools.Follow, subscribe and share the Making Sense of Menopause podcast to help more women access the support they deserve.