Just a little heads up to the families of the members of this select club to which I belong. What specific group am I implying? Well, if you’ve read this blog for any amount of time, you’ll know that I’m referring to the approximately 18.8 million Americans that suffer from Depression.
Two things are happening - right now - that could change the mood and stability of your loved one…
1) A couple of weeks ago, the time changed. This reduced the amount of time we have daylight available to us every day.
2) We are entering the Holiday Season this week.
Both of these things have been proven to have a negative impact on certain people that suffer from Depression. I, personally, require a change in my medication every winter to help adjust with the change in the sunlight hours. I also have “therapy lights” – they basically trick your mind into thinking that you are receiving increased light stimulation throughout the winter months.
Remember that “seasonal changes” can have adverse effects on people with Depression… it’s a real disease with real consequences. Please be supportive.
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