Although the holidays are packed with heavy foods and tons of sweets, gobbling carbohydrates will only add to your already fatigued feeling, says Josephson. Steer clear from overeating breads, pastas, and cookies and instead opt for energy-boosting snacks with protein such as raw nuts.
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Solution: See your doctor
If your winter blues aren't improving, it's important to see your doctor. There are several antidepressant medications that can be helpful for boosting serotonin levels and improving your mood so you can keep your S.A.D. under control.
Does winter have you feeling blue? It's true we're all a little irritable post Labor Day. After all we're mourning the loss of beach trips, BBQs, and comfy flip-flops. But the end of summer can be more than a bummer; it can even cause you to develop a mood disorder. If you're feeling more down than usual you could be suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder (S.A.D.).
Fortunately, there are plenty of easy solutions for busting out of your cold weather funk. Keep reading as we break down the cause, the symptoms, and solutions for those winter blues.
