Chapter
The Effects of Thoughts and Behaviors on Seasonal Depression
18:14 - 35:12 (16:57)
The way we think and perceive things greatly influences our propensity to experience seasonal depression. Cognitive behavioral therapy is an effective way to retrain negative thoughts and associations, while bright light therapy is often suggested to alleviate symptoms of seasonal affective disorder.
Clips
This podcast discusses how changes to the body's circadian rhythm can cause depression and the ways in which modern society can disrupt our natural body processes.
18:14 - 21:08 (02:53)
Summary
This podcast discusses how changes to the body's circadian rhythm can cause depression and the ways in which modern society can disrupt our natural body processes.
ChapterThe Effects of Thoughts and Behaviors on Seasonal Depression
Episode60. Seasonal depression and the ‘winter blues’
PodcastThe Psychology of your 20’s
Our bodies are influenced by circadian rhythms, which are disrupted when we use electronics at night or work night shifts.
21:08 - 25:21 (04:13)
Summary
Our bodies are influenced by circadian rhythms, which are disrupted when we use electronics at night or work night shifts. Going against these natural cues can cause poor quality sleep, mood swings, and difficulty controlling emotions.
ChapterThe Effects of Thoughts and Behaviors on Seasonal Depression
Episode60. Seasonal depression and the ‘winter blues’
PodcastThe Psychology of your 20’s
Cognitive behavioral therapy involves retraining one's negative thoughts and associations with winter, ultimately changing their overall perception and thinking.
25:21 - 29:55 (04:33)
Summary
Cognitive behavioral therapy involves retraining one's negative thoughts and associations with winter, ultimately changing their overall perception and thinking. Bright light therapy has also been proven to drastically improve mood and reduce symptoms of seasonal affective disorder.
ChapterThe Effects of Thoughts and Behaviors on Seasonal Depression
Episode60. Seasonal depression and the ‘winter blues’
PodcastThe Psychology of your 20’s
It's important to find activities that bring you joy and make plans to look forward to in the future to help with seasonal affective disorder caused by lower levels of serotonin which can be treated with SSRIs like Lexapro.
29:55 - 35:12 (05:17)
Summary
It's important to find activities that bring you joy and make plans to look forward to in the future to help with seasonal affective disorder caused by lower levels of serotonin which can be treated with SSRIs like Lexapro. Finding different indoor activities, such as going to the sauna or spa, can also help boost mood and overall well-being.