Seasonal Affective Disorder 

Instead of calling it winter depression, the actual term is referred to as Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD. This condition is most frequently brought upon people during the late fall season and early winter because less sunlight is available. The condition is very common and often times can occur around the same time every year.

Obviously there are ways to treat this condition. There are a few medical techniques and many are simpler methods to make you feel happier and be more productive.

Light Therapy Boxes

Light therapy boxes are proven to help with recovering from SAD because it mimics sunshine. Typically, the way this works is you sit in front of a light-box for about 30 minutes a day. By doing this, it will stimulate your body’s circadian rhythms and suppress the natural release of melatonin. This technique is convenient because the boxes are inexpensive and proven to have positive effects.

Psychotherapy

Especially during the winter people tend to be more stressed. One  way to decrease stress is called psychotherapy. There are several approaches to psychotherapy, including talk therapy which is useful to people wanting to learn how to handle their problems in a healthier way. This helps with SAD because it takes away a lot of the stress that the condition and everyday life can bring upon people.