#29 TDP “Seasonal Depression” featuring Cat Lynn @Clawed_Beauty101 - Grace Lauren Taylor

This week we will be discussing the topic of seasonal depression otherwise known as Seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Our guest this week is Cat Lynn, otherwise known as Clawed_Beauty101! Make sure you go check them out after the episode and show them some love! @Clawed_Beauty101 on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube! 

If you or anyone you love suffers from self-harm or seasonal depression, you are not alone and you are worthy of love. This is a safe space to share what you’ve been through and get help. In the description there are some resources. You are loved. 

Crisis Text Line can help you deal with self-harm. Text a Crisis Counselor at 741741, they are available 24/7 and it is completely confidential. Self harm is not something you should ever deal with alone. Help is always available and you are worth the effort it takes to get better

Seasonal Depression SAD is a mood disorder characterized by depression that occurs at the same time every year. 

Seasonal affective disorder occurs in climates where there is less sunlight at certain times of the year. Less sunlight and shorter days are thought to be linked to a chemical change in the brain and may be part of the cause of SAD.

Resources:
https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/seasonal-affective-disorder-sad/overview/#:~:text=Symptoms%20of%20SAD&text=a%20loss%20of%20pleasure%20or,and%20sleepy%20during%20the%20day

https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/seasonal-affective-disorder

https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/seasonal-affective-disorder

https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/seasonal-affective-disorder