S.A.D. (seasonal affective disorder)

Today is Monday November 2 and I had a call this morning from a friend who said he felt moosha (in Italian it means down).  I felt very guided to write a very important blog today as I know many people who will struggle now that the seasons are changing and the day light becomes less. 
What is SAD syndrome? Seasonal Affective disorder is a type of depression associated with late fall/autumn and winter and is thought to be caused by lack of light.  It is related to the change of the seasons.  It can make you feel moody.  Light therapy is a known remedy.  If you are predispostioned please see your doctor when you try other remedies for a short period of time but can't shift out of the funk of SAD..
If you or someone you know is bipolar , at this time is when mania can be exacerbated.
It is normal to sometimes feel down or blue, but if you get prolonged symptoms such as 

1. moodiness
2. irritability
3. so tired you can't get out of bed
4. relationship issues
5. hypersensitivity
6. appetite changes
7. weight gain
8. anxiety
9. suicidal ideation

PLEASE SEE A DR. ASAP. or call 911.  Do not.. I repeat DO NOT medicate yourself with alcohol or drugs.

If you have mild SAD you can help yourself by 

1. getting into nature and grounding
2. breathing deeply
3. dancing
4. singing
5. connecting with a friend
6. listen to music
7. animal therapy
8. do yoga
9. exercise
10. help others (when you get nervous focus on service!)
11. bathe in epsom salts
12. eat healthy food
13. meditate
14. pray
15. bring in beauty into your life with flowers .. etc.

If I can help in any way with an angel card reading or coaching please call me on my cell at 403-850-2532
or email me at jmelo10@shaw.ca

IF YOU OR ANYONE YOU KNOW NEEDS HELP in an EMERGENCY with violent behaviour call 911.
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