Post-Holiday Blues Could Lead to Seasonal Affective Disorder

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Post-Holiday Blues Could Lead to Seasonal
Affective Disorder

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The holiday season is winding down and before you
know it all those beautiful decorations will be
taken down and stored away until next year.

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All of the anticipation and excitement of the
Christmas holiday and New Years Eve celebrations
will be over and it will time to get back into
your normal routines.

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For some people, the post-holiday transition back
to normal schedules can cause them to feel let
down, sad, or even slightly depressed.

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While some period of adjustment of a few weeks is
normal, if these feelings extend beyond that
period of time, it could potentially indicate a
person is exhibiting signs of seasonal affective
disorder (SAD).

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This type of disorder is a form of depression
directly related to the change in seasons, with
the vast majority of people experiencing SAD
during the winter months,

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often after the holiday season. One of the more
effective ways to address both post-holiday blues
and SAD is with help from a licensed
psychotherapist in Toronto, like me, Ellen Starr.

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Symptoms of Post-Holiday Blues and SADIt is
vital to recognize the symptoms of both
post-holiday blues and SAD, to know when to be
concerned. Some of the typical symptoms you might
experience could include

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- A lack of energy.- A loss of interest in
activities you used to enjoy.- A desire to stay
in bed.- Sleeping for longer periods of time.

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- Indulging in comfort foods.Gaining
weight.- A sense something is wrong.-
Problems falling asleep at night.

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- Experiencing certain feelings for no apparent
reasons, such as anger, sadness, or
hopelessness.- Noticing problems with
concentrating on various tasks.

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Keep in mind you may only notice a few of these
symptoms, while someone else could experience
many more. In extreme cases, some people might
have thoughts of dying or even start
contemplating suicide.

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The key thing to remember is if these symptoms
are occurring on a daily basis and tend to not
lessen after a few weeks, then it is time to seek
help to find out the underlying causes and
develop effective methods for overcoming them.

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What Causes Post-Holiday Blues and SAD?There is
no one specific cause for post-holiday blues and
SAD. Each person can have their own set of causes
which are better identified after talking to a
Toronto therapist

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The changes from the bright lights, sounds, and
smells of the holiday season could be a trigger.
In other cases, the colder winter months at the
start of the year could be part of the problem.

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Furthermore, other types of medical conditions
might increase the triggers that cause both
post-holiday blues and SAD.

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Fortunately, you are not alone. Numerous people
suffer from these conditions and have sought help
from me. I offer a safe, caring, nurturing, and
judgment-free environment, where you are able to
talk openly and share your concerns.

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Together we will develop effective methods to
help you address both post-holiday blues and SAD.
To schedule a consultation appointment, call my
office today at 416-488-3102. Source-
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