At Avalon Malibu, we help clients dealing with a variety of different mental health concerns. In this blog, we’re going to discuss managing seasonal affective disorder. Let’s go over our approach at Avalon Malibu and the things that we recommend when someone is dealing with this specific disorder.
Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder
At Avalon Malibu, we believe that it’s important to have a comprehensive approach to mental health treatment. Below are some of the top recommendations for people dealing with seasonal affective disorder. Take a look at the following options and see if any of them could be the right choice for you.
Therapy
Therapy can be extremely beneficial when it comes to mental health and managing seasonal affective disorder. Dealing with seasonal affective disorder can be extremely difficult and it can be very helpful to have the support of a mental health professional. If you’re dealing with seasonal affective disorder, and working on it is your main goal for therapy, make sure that you find a therapist who specializes in this disorder.
Medication
For people with severe seasonal affective disorder, medication may be very helpful. Keep in mind that it can take some time for medication to take effect, so it’s not necessarily an immediate solution. With that being said, medication can be extremely helpful in managing symptoms.
Sleep
When the seasons change, sometimes people fall into unhealthy sleep cycles. Making sure that your sleep patterns are healthy can be beneficial for your mental health, so consider if you’ve been getting the right amount of sleep lately (compared to too much or too little sleep). If you’re not sure how much sleep you should be getting, consider making an appointment with your doctor.
Nutrition
Nutrition is something that many people overlook when it comes to mental health, but it can have a big impact. It’s important to make sure that you’re eating nutritious foods and taking care of both your mental and physical health.
It can be really difficult to navigate seasonal affective disorder and its symptoms. If you’re currently struggling with symptoms and you’d like to speak with a mental health provider, our team is here. You can go ahead and give us a call today at (844) 857-5992. We’ll be happy to connect you with a member of our team who can point you in the right direction and make sure that you’re on the right track toward improving your personal mental health.
