“Seasonal depression” is a term that refers to gloomy feelings people get during the colder months. Fortunately, there are a few different ways to make yourself feel better when the cold gets to you. When junior, Ashley Maynard, starts feeling the seasonal depression, she has a couple of tricks to make herself feel better.
“The first thing I do when I start feeling down about winter is throw myself into planning for my next vacation,” said Maynard. “Even if my vacation isn’t for another couple of months, it stills gives me something to look forward to.”
Maynard told The Medieval Times that she also tries to enjoy the fun aspects of winter.
“I really enjoy skiing, so focusing on that makes winter seem much more bearable,” said Maynard. “I also look forward to the snow days winter usually brings.”
Many people recommend just doing little things to make yourself feel better like adding color to your home and burning candles. Just making small improvements like this can give you a more positive mindset.
Getting out of the house can relieve symptoms too. Many people choose to do this through exercise. Even bundling up and going for a short walk can improve your mood. Some people swear that visiting the tanning bed reminds them of sunlight and helps them get through the cold months.
With whatever way you choose to get through the winter, try to get outside and enjoy the sunlight throughout the day.