{"id":87968,"date":"2023-11-25T04:50:49","date_gmt":"2023-11-25T04:50:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebritytidings.com\/?p=87968"},"modified":"2023-11-25T04:50:49","modified_gmt":"2023-11-25T04:50:49","slug":"im-a-therapist-heres-my-guide-to-combatting-seasonal-depression","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebritytidings.com\/lifestyle\/im-a-therapist-heres-my-guide-to-combatting-seasonal-depression\/","title":{"rendered":"I&apos;m a therapist &#8211; here&apos;s my guide to combatting seasonal depression"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>I&#8217;m a therapist &#8211; here&#8217;s my guide to combatting seasonal depression<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Annia Palacios is a mental health coach who helps people by sharing tips online<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Most recently, she revealed her guide to beating seasonal depression\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><span>The Texas-based therapist advised you to find the things that bring you joy<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A therapist has revealed the seven things you should be doing during the colder months to combat seasonal depression and trick your brain into believing it is summertime.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Annia Palacios is a mental health expert who specializes in coaching moms-to-be by sharing tips on social media, where she boasts over 19,000 followers.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Most recently, the Texas-based creator took to TikTok to give her expertise on how to keep a smile on your face, even when the winter blues make you want to hunker down in bed.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>As the days become shorter and your mood begins to dip, Annia told viewers to practice gratitude and prioritize making plans with their loved ones so they don&#8217;t fall victim to the depression that can come with the chilly time of the year.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/11\/21\/22\/78082595-12776533-Annia_Palacios_is_a_mental_health_expert_who_specializes_in_coac-a-2_1700605625231.jpg\" height=\"805\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>Annia Palacios is a mental health expert who specializes in coaching moms-to-be by sharing tips on social media, where she boasts over 19,000 followers\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/11\/22\/14\/78082611-12776533-A_therapist_has_revealed_the_seven_things_you_should_be_doing_du-m-14_1700663287871.jpg\" height=\"544\" width=\"306\"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/11\/22\/14\/78082613-12776533-Her_first_tip_is_to_purchase_a_SAD_lamp_also_known_as_a_seasonal-a-15_1700663292739.jpg\" height=\"544\" width=\"306\"><\/p>\n<p>Most recently, the Texas-based creator took to TikTok to give her expertise on how to keep a smile on your face, even when the winter blues make you want to hunker down in bed\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3>Beat the cold! Tips to overcome seasonal depression\u00a0<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Get a SAD lamp<\/li>\n<li>Have a morning routine<\/li>\n<li>Plan a moment of joy for each day<\/li>\n<li>Write down the best moment of each day<\/li>\n<li>Go to therapy<\/li>\n<li>Make plans with friends<\/li>\n<li>Embrace the darkness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In a clip, which has so far amassed over 357,000 views, Annia shared her guide to beating seasonal depression.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;Here are my recommendations for seasonal depression from a mental health therapist,&#8217; she began.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Her first tip is to purchase a SAD lamp, also known as a seasonal affective disorder lamp, which is specifically designed to mimic sunlight and trick your brain into believing it is summer.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;This is a light source. It&#8217;s a lamp that you can use that is recommended within 30 minutes of waking up,&#8217; she said.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>And mornings seem to be a big part of combatting the seasonal mood change.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Annia then detailed the importance of morning routines, telling viewers that writing down various versions of their daily plans is key.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;I can&#8217;t stress the importance of morning routines enough. I like to think about A, B, and C because this allows some room for some self-compassion.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;Listen, sometimes I have the ability to do my hair, take a shower, and get ready as part of the morning routine. And sometimes, I get out of bed, change my clothes and brush my teeth and that&#8217;s alright. That&#8217;s morning routine A.<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;B might be that I do a little bit of skincare. C might be that I have the energy to then\u00a0 put on some makeup or invest in my outfit or eat some breakfast,&#8217; the mental health expert explained.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/11\/21\/22\/78082617-12776533-She_said_that_you_should_write_each_of_these_moments_down_in_a_j-a-3_1700605625233.jpg\" height=\"829\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>Annia told viewers to practice gratitude and prioritize making plans with their loved ones so they don&#8217;t fall victim to the depression that can come with the chilly time of the year\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Replying to @Rhema Romero #greenscreen #seasonaldepression <\/p>\n<h3>What is Seasonal Affective Disorder?\u00a0<\/h3>\n<p>Commonly known as SAD, the disorder is a depression that&#8217;s linked to the seasons, and is most common in winter.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>However, a few people will experience it more intensely in summer and feel better in winter.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>As well as a persistent low mood and feelings of tiredness, despair and guilty, people may find themselves craving carbohydrates and gaining weight.<\/p>\n<p>Talking therapies and anti-depressants may help but some people may benefit from light therapy with a\u00a0 special lamp used to simulate exposure to sunlight.<\/p>\n<p><span>Source: <\/span><span>NHS\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Next, Annia suggested working out the things that made you happy at the end of each day.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>She said that you should write each of these moments down in a journal.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The therapist explained: &#8216;When your brain is scanning for joy, it believes that it&#8217;s there so it focuses on looking for the positive, believing that it&#8217;s there, and finding the moments of joy.&#8217;<\/p>\n<p>In addition to having a plan for how your morning will play out, the coach suggested working out a moment of joy for each day the night before.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Whether it&#8217;s getting Starbucks first thing in the morning, or seeing your pals at night, Annia said that you should plan these moments of joy ahead of time.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;It helps counteract some of the negative beliefs that we have &#8211; we are not trying to dismiss it because it&#8217;s valid, winter sucks sometimes but we want to also remember that there are moments of joy too to help find some balance. &#8216;\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>For her fifth and sixth tip, Annia told viewers to go to &#8216;therapy&#8217; and make plans with their friends before the worst of their depression kicks in.<\/p>\n<p>She added: &#8216;Make the plans now and you will have things to look forward to.&#8217;<\/p>\n<p>Lastly, the mental health expert said you should &#8217;embrace the darkness.&#8217;\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Annia said you should find the seasonal things that bring you joy, such as holiday beverages, scents, or even wrapping yourself up in a warm blanket by the fire.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>At the end of the clip, she said: &#8216;Try to embrace it with your favorite things so it doesn&#8217;t feel so intense.&#8217;<\/p>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/femail\/article-12776533\/Therapist-guide-combat-seasonal-depression-SAD.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I&#8217;m a therapist &#8211; 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