Dear Winter, I’m feeling gloomy: How writing a letter for the season or sitting by a window helps beat the blues

Around 3 percent of adults suffer from seasonal, or sad, affective disorder, according to the Royal College of Psychiatrists.

3 percent of adults experience seasonal affective disorder during the winter season By Victoria Allen, science editor Published: 8:19 p.m. EDT, October 22, 2023 | Update: 3:29 a.m. EDT, October 23, 2023 As winter approaches, with its gloomy days and longer nights, it’s no wonder we can feel a little down. But experts may have …

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These 3 Somatic Exercises Can Help You Overcome the Depression and Grief That Accompany the Change of Season

AAs the days get shorter and the temperature drops, feelings of cozy fall typically evoke comforting rituals: making soups, drinking pumpkin-spiced lattes, and gathering with loved ones. But for millions of people, the changing seasons can bring up more complex feelings and darker emotional states. Commonly known as the “winter blues,” seasonal affective disorder (SAD) …

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