{"id":1152,"date":"2026-01-21T08:31:45","date_gmt":"2026-01-21T14:31:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/becomingfreecounseling.com\/?page_id=1152"},"modified":"2026-01-26T09:26:13","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T15:26:13","slug":"what-you-need-to-know-about-seasonal-depression","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/becomingfreecounseling.com\/index.php\/what-you-need-to-know-about-seasonal-depression\/","title":{"rendered":"What You Need to Know About Seasonal Depression"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/becomingfreecounseling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/About-Clouds-Header.jpg&#8221; background_enable_video_mp4=&#8221;off&#8221; min_height_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; min_height_phone=&#8221;&#8221; min_height_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; height=&#8221;200px&#8221; height_tablet=&#8221;200px&#8221; height_phone=&#8221;&#8221; height_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px|auto||auto|false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;48px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;30px||30px||false|false&#8221; header_font_size_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; header_font_size_phone=&#8221;36px&#8221; header_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>What You Need to Know<br \/>About Seasonal Depression<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; min_height=&#8221;100px&#8221; min_height_tablet=&#8221;100px&#8221; min_height_phone=&#8221;&#8221; min_height_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; height_tablet=&#8221;300px&#8221; height_phone=&#8221;&#8221; height_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;75px||75px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;75px||0px|||&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;||50px||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px|auto|50px|auto|false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;4px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;Does winter impact your mood and energy? &#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h2&#8243; title_font_size=&#8221;36px&#8221; title_font_size_tablet=&#8221;36px&#8221; title_font_size_phone=&#8221;24px&#8221; title_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Some people might not like winter compared to other seasons, but for those who experience significant symptoms during this time of year such as fatigue, persistent low mood, and lack of motivation, winter can feel especially heavy and long. It can make the simplest tasks seem difficult and even getting out of bed can feel impossible.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#E7E7E8&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;0px|auto|50px|auto|false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;30px|30px|30px|30px|false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;What Is Seasonal Depression?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h2&#8243; title_font_size=&#8221;36px&#8221; title_font_size_tablet=&#8221;36px&#8221; title_font_size_phone=&#8221;24px&#8221; title_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Seasonal depression, also known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD), is a form of depression that follows a recurring seasonal pattern, most often beginning in the fall or winter months. Reduced exposure to sunlight can disrupt the body\u2019s internal rhythm, influence mood-regulating chemicals like serotonin, and affect sleep cycles through changes in melatonin.<\/p>\n<p>Humans are deeply connected to light and routine. When sunlight decreases, our bodies and minds can struggle to adjust. Shorter days may limit time outdoors, reduce physical activity, and disrupt sleep patterns\u2014all of which play a role in mental health.<\/p>\n<p>On top of that, winter often brings added stress: holidays, financial pressure, social expectations, isolation, or grief. 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