Winter depression is real and there are many ways to fight back
People prone to seasonal depression are bracing themselves as winter approaches
By CARLA K. JOHNSON
Published - Oct 30, 2024, 05:32 PM ET
Last Updated - Dec 16, 2024, 05:49 PM EST
As winter approaches and daylight hours grow shorter, people prone to seasonal depression can feel it in their bodies and brains.
“It’s a feeling of panic, fear, anxiety and dread all in one,” said Germaine Pataki, 63, of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
She’s among the millions of people estimated to have seasonal affective disorder, or SAD. Her coping strategies include yoga, walking and an antidepressant medication. She’s also part of a Facebook group for people with SAD.
“I try to focus on helping others through it,” Pataki said. “This gives me purpose.”
