While there’s no way to determine if you’ll develop Seasonal Affective Disorder #SAD (or what exactly causes it), there are a few possible causes to be aware of.
Let’s break em down! 👇
Let’s break em down! 👇
1) Distance from the equator
Well, unfortunately you’re a bit out of luck on this one (unless you plan on picking up and moving to Ecuador, in which case more power to you).
Further away = less sunlight = higher chance of developing #SeasonalDepression
Well, unfortunately you’re a bit out of luck on this one (unless you plan on picking up and moving to Ecuador, in which case more power to you).
Further away = less sunlight = higher chance of developing #SeasonalDepression
2) History of #MentalHealth struggles
History of #depression, #anxiety, #bipolar and other disorders can put you at a higher risk.
History of #depression, #anxiety, #bipolar and other disorders can put you at a higher risk.
3) Substance Abuse
Depressants (like alcohol) can provide *temporary* relief from depressive symptoms, but they can worsen your overall mental health, putting you at greater risk for developing #SAD.
Depressants (like alcohol) can provide *temporary* relief from depressive symptoms, but they can worsen your overall mental health, putting you at greater risk for developing #SAD.
There’s a lot of risk factors when it comes to seasonal depression. Some are easier to reduce & avoid (like drinking), others... not so much (like moving to South America).
But if you think you may be struggling with seasonal depression, work on reducing these risk factors.
But if you think you may be struggling with seasonal depression, work on reducing these risk factors.
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