{"id":5943,"date":"2017-11-09T10:53:08","date_gmt":"2017-11-09T16:53:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pastorbrad.blog\/?p=3560"},"modified":"2017-11-09T10:53:08","modified_gmt":"2017-11-09T16:53:08","slug":"7-ways-to-effectively-fight-off-the-wintertime-blues","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/freshhope.us\/es\/7-ways-to-effectively-fight-off-the-wintertime-blues\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Ways to Effectively Fight Off the Wintertime Blues"},"content":{"rendered":"
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While it is not quite winter yet, I thought this post might help you and me to prepare for the long dreary -gray days. \u00a0Most of us who live where there is a true winter live with a lot of gray skies and less sunlight than during the spring, summer and fall.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/header>\n
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The gray days and long nights of winter affect my mood. Every winter I\u2019m reminded how much I dislike it. My doctor says that anyone who lives in the regions of the world where days are short<\/a>, and the sunshine is lacking will be affected by it whether they have a mood disorder or not.<\/header>\n
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Since moving to a year-round warm climate is not an option at this point in my life I fight off the adverse effects of winter by doing the following:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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  1. I use full spectrum light bulbs<\/a> in my home and office. Full spectrum bulbs mimic daylight and provide more of a full spectrum light range like the sun.<\/li>\n
  2. When there is daylight, I spend time outside as much as possible. Many times it simply means a quick brisk walk.<\/li>\n
  3. Inside during the daylight hours, I always open all of the window coverings at the home and office. Plus, I will sit by a window as much as possible. I realize that to \u201creap\u201d the benefits of the sun and vitamin D you need to be out in the sunlight, yet my mood is always lifted even if I\u2019m only \u201cfeeling\u201d or seeing the sunlight even through the window. \u00a0\u00a0\"jeremy-bishop-262119\"<\/li>\n
  4. I faithfully take vitamin D. I start it around mid-October and usually stop at the end of March. I follow my doctor\u2019s recommendation for the dosage of it. Taking Vitamin D is probably the most significant aid for me in facing the dark days of winter.<\/li>\n
  5. I also take B12 during the same time that I take vitamin D. B12 helps my energy level that keeps me more active as I would be during warmer seasons<\/a>. Being more active, staying busy, are essential for maintaining my mood. Sometimes because of the inclement weather, I find myself wanting to stay inside. But, I force myself to get out to take a short walk if nothing else. I also attempt to have plenty of social interaction with other people which keeps my focus on things other than how much I hate the cold, snowy days of winter. (Again, I follow the instructions of my doctor as to how much of the B12 to take.<\/em>)<\/li>\n
  6. If possible, I try to plan a getaway to someplace sunny and warm during the winter time; even if it is only for a couple of days. And when getting away is not possible I will find someplace close to home that is close to someplace warm and sunny, like a swimming pool at a health<\/a> club that has a lot of natural light.<\/li>\n
  7. And if needed, I use light therapy. Numerous national chain stores that sell lights for S.A.D. in their pharmacy. While I\u2019ve not needed to do light therapy for many years now, when I did need it, it was extremely helpful. In fact, I had to be careful to do it too late in the day as would lift my mood too much before bedtime.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    How about you? Do you live in a climate where the winter time is long, cold, gray and less sunshine? If so, what do you do to fight off the wintertime blues?<\/p>\n

    You can check out Brad\u2019s podcast at\u00a0www.FreshHope4MentalHealth.com<\/a><\/p>\n

    Interested in possibly starting a faith-based\u00a0mental health support group? \u00a0Check out, Fresh Hope<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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    \u00a0Thanks to this photographer for use of his picture:<\/em>\u00a0Michail Prohorov<\/span><\/a><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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