Seasonal Depression in New Hampshire Winters

Short answer: seasonal affective disorder is depression that returns each fall or winter. It is common in northern New England and very treatable.

Signs to watch

• Low mood most days starting in late fall

• Oversleeping and still feeling tired

• Craving carbohydrates and gaining weight

• Losing interest in activities and people

What helps

• Morning light therapy with a proper light box, after checking with a clinician

• A consistent wake time and time outdoors in daylight

• Regular exercise

• Therapy, and medication when appropriate, sometimes started before symptoms usually begin

Snowy roads make telehealth especially useful in winter. Learn about online psychiatry in New Hampshire and depression treatment at Psych Nashua.

This article is general information, not medical advice. If you are in crisis, call or text 988 or call 911. Psych Nashua is an outpatient psychiatry practice at 215 South Broadway, Unit 129, Salem, NH (603-600-8330).