Battling the Winter Blues
Do you all know we’re facing a possible winter storm next week?
Yes, that’s right: early winter in New England is creeping up on us. Which means snow days with no childcare, extra difficult commutes, and foot-deep piles of slush you step in accidentally.
All lightheartedness aside, we at Counseling Services of Greater Boston know that the change of seasons can have a significant effect on some individuals. The time change disruption causes our inner Circadian clock to go a bit haywire, and the decrease in light exposure can result in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) for some.
So what has been proven helpful in treating the winter blues or Seasonal Affective Disorder?
- cognitive behavioral therapy
- antidepressant medications
- light therapy (individuals sit in front of light boxes for prescribed periods of time)
Counseling Services of Greater Boston has therapists who are trained in cognitive behavioral therapy and are here to help. If you find your winter blues interfering with daily activities or relationships, please call us at (781) 328 1904 x102. We can provide the support you need to navigate your way through this season.
