The holiday season can be a time for reflection, resolutions and renewal, but for some Missourians, it’s just another blah, boring winter day to hole up inside. It could be a sign of Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD. Christie Harris, a wellness education specialist, says in many cases it’s a relatively easy cure.
Harris says, “Try to get some natural sunlight, that’s the best way that we can do it, and if you can’t do that, you can definitely talk to your healthcare provider, because there are some alternatives that we can do. There’s some vitamins that we can take to help to increase our energy levels, and there’s also light therapy that can be done as well for folks.”
Studies find between 35- and 50-million Americans suffer from SAD, and those who were susceptible to it one winter are likely to see it return.
