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Tis’ the Season: Tips on Getting Ahead of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
As the days get shorter and colder, some people experience more than just the typical winter blues. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that follows a seasonal pattern, often occurring during the fall and winter months in the Northern Hemisphere. According to the American Psychiatric Association, SAD is considered a form of major depressive disorder with a seasonal pattern, primarily impacting individuals in higher latitudes where winter days are shorter and sunlight is limited (American Psychiatric Association, 2017). Understanding SAD can help us recognize its symptoms and find ways to manage it effectively.
Anticipatory Grief & The 3 E’s of Self-Compassion
Caregiving is an heroic act that needs more recognition and support. From spouses to adult children to pet parents and veterinarians to nurses and physicians, the level of care provided to one living with a serious health condition takes an existential toll.
In this blog series, I explore the life of caregivers and offer tips on how to walk the noble road while maintaining one’s emotional, cognitive, and physiological health. This week, we look at anticipatory grief and its impact on the mind, body, and spirit. We then review the 3 E’s of Self-Compassion: Expression, Engagement, and Empowerment and their protective factors for those experiencing anticipatory grief.