Ways To Beat The Winter Blues
Shorter daylight hours, grey skies and chilly frosts are a sure sign that winter is on its way. And for some people, this can have an effect on their general wellbeing, creating feelings of sadness, fatigue and in some cases, changes in eating habits. Although some of the symptoms of the winter blues are less severe than those of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), they can still impact your daily routine. Symptoms of winter blues Symptoms of the winter blues may differ from person to person but there are some common signs to look out for if you think you might be affected: Fatigue Change in sleeping habits Low mood Change in appetite What causes the winter blues? It’s believed that the lack of sunlight contributes most to the winter blues as your body doesn’t receive as much vitamin D as it would during the spring and summer months. Our body needs sunlight to regulate the production of melatonin, which can make us feel tired and lethargic. Sunlight also produces serotonin, the feel-goo...