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    Is Seasonal Depression A Thing?

    The change in seasons can cause a form of seasonal depression called S.A.D. S.A.D is the abbreviation for the mental disorder called Seasonal Affective Disorder which effects many people. Read on to get tips on how to cope with this disorder according to Dr. Sanam Hafeez. The clocks “fall back” every November, which means that there will be less day light. Many people chalk up feeling blue in winter as simply a fact of cold weather and lack of sunshine. But 4 to 6 percent of people may have a winter seasonal depression which is clinically referred to as Seasonal Affective Disorder.  Another 10 to 20 percent may have mild SAD. SAD is…

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    Holiday Stress Tips

    Do the holidays stress you out? Me too!! Black Friday, Thanksgiving, Christmas and all those events in between can be a lot of pressure. Read on for some holiday stress tips that I apply myself and some new ones I have just discovered. Once summer is over and the leaves begin to turn colors on the trees many people get excited for Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, etc. For a lot of other people, it immediately brings feelings of anxiety, sadness, and hopelessness. The holiday season can be handled if you know what areas bring you stress and create a plan to deal with it. Here are some holiday stress tips to…