You’re not alone — this time of year, almost every patient tells me the same thing: fatigue, low motivation, cravings, and mood dips.
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is real, and there are simple, targeted things you can start doing today to support your energy, mood, and nervous system.
I’m sharing this SAD Action Plan because these shifts truly make a difference when your brain and body are adjusting to darker months:
✨ Get outside daily — even 10–15 minutes of full-spectrum light helps reset circadian rhythm
✨ Keep a consistent sleep/wake time
✨ Drink enough water and support detox pathways
✨ Move your body (slow, gentle movement counts!)
✨ Reduce inflammatory foods
✨ Keep your brain engaged with hobbies and learning
✨ Consider supportive supplements like magnesium, Vitamin D, DHA/EPA, probiotics, or 5-HTP (if appropriate for you)
And don’t underestimate the impact of:
🧣 The right winter gear
🧠 Gratitude journaling
🚫 Reducing alcohol
🎨 Rekindling indoor hobbies you love
🌱 Bringing greenery and nature indoors
Small, intentional habits stack up — especially this time of year.
If you struggle every winter, you’re not “just tired”… your biology is responding to less sunlight and colder temps. Support it. 💛
Want help creating your own personalized winter plan? Send me a message — you don’t have to push through this season alone.
