I guess not everyone dislikes winter!
This has been a tough winter for much of the country. Feet upon feet of snow and bitter cold temperatures, it’s enough to make even the hardiest of souls crave pool weather. And if you live in a part of the country where (like Northern Colorado) spring is still at least a couple of months away, you might notice the weather taking a toll on your mood.
Many of us have heard of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a psychiatric disorder that is characterized by low mood, problems sleeping, changes in attention and irritability during the winter months. SAD is a real, serious mental health diagnosis that can be successfully treated using a variety of strategies. These include psychotherapy, light therapy, and psychiatric medication.
But what about those of us who don’t meet the criteria for SAD but,
JUST FREAKING HATE WINTER
What are we to do? How do we keep our moods up and irritability down?
What do you do to make these winter months bearable?