Seasonal Affective Disorder Holiday Blues equal Therapy

After-holiday depression and seasonal affective disorder are real conditions that can cause a need for seeking counseling or individual therapy. Although at times these conditions can hit us separately and be distinct, they also present here in Kentucky simultaneously.

Seasonal Affective Disorder, Dysthymic Disorder & Depression during the winter season in Kentucky can be caused be very simple factors which include getting less sunlight, becoming less active, an increase in fat calorie intake, a need for more sleep, and a lack of fun activities. Here is a great link from Mayo Clinic that discusses causes and treatment.

Down times after the holidays can be caused by a peak of spending and holiday activity including stress and pressure both fun and exciting as well as worrisome and anxious. Our system becomes overtaxed by financial concerns, a need for perfection, and high pressure socialization with our families. Here is a great article from WebMD that can help you prepare for next year.

We help individuals and families with counseling and therapy for these conditions. Our office helps with depression, anxiety, and understanding holiday blues and seasonal affective disorders that affect your lives and the lives of people you love and care about here in Central Kentucky. If you feel like you need behavioral health help, please call our office in Lexington, KY at 859-338-0466. We provide counseling and therapy, including psychiatric assessment and medication management in Richmond, KY, and Frankfort, KY also. You may also schedule with us at counselinglexingtonky.com today.

Contact us today for help. Our professionals are experts on this topic. Contact us here today or call us at 859 338-0466.