Are you suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder? (SAD)
Monday, February 4th, 2019 at 6:40 pm
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ARE YOU SUFFERING FROM SEASONAL AFFECTIVE DISORDER?
Yes, many people are suffering from the Winter Blues or the clinical term Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) now due to lack of sunshine, shorter days, and colder temperatures. People living with MS may be even more prone to SAD due to their current health challenges, medications, and higher than normal stress levels.
Some people will have negative side effects to these wintery conditions such as sadness, depression, anxiety, decreased energy, appetite or weight changes, and sleeping challenges. For someone with MS, this could mean each of those symptoms may be worse. 
There are plenty of SIMPLE ways to combat SAD Safely and Effectively!
1 – CBD – CBD has been shown to help with symptoms from SAD (and about 700 other health challenges, yes, even for Multiple Sclerosis) Naturally, without side effects.
2 – Exercise – Even if you can’t get into the gym get moving at home – pull up exercise videos online, Climb your stairs, Dance around. If you like going outdoors, take a walk, hike, ski, sled.
3 – Lightbox therapy – There are plenty of affordable and convenient options online and this can be used every day 20-30 minutes. This light mimics sunlight and has been proven beneficial for those battling SAD.
4 – Start Juicing – Vitamin Rich Fruits and Veggies can definitely help boost your energy levels, decrease stress, and help your immune system.
5 – Healthy Diet – Just because you’re staying inside more due to the weather doesn’t mean it should be a time to forget your healthy eating habits and resort to filling up on all the sweets and unhealthy comfort foods you may be craving. Take this time to stick with a healthy, anti-inflammatory diet packed with lots of veggies, fruits, herbs, lean meats, nuts, and wild caught fish.
6 – Stay Warm – Yes, the cold can make you depressed, even anxious so layer up your clothing, drink warm beverages and foods. Always be mindful of the current temps you’re in and be prepared.
7 – Take Vitamin D3 – Yes, Vitamin D can also help fight off SAD, I recommend getting your levels tested to see where you’re at so you can dose properly. (I get my levels tested 2 times a year). During winter months I take 10,000 ius a day. 
8 – Keep your sleep schedule intact – We all have an internal clock and it’s important to be up in the daylight as much as possible and back in bed at a decent hour to keep our sleep on track, remember lack of sleep can also lead to more depression and anxiety.
Seasonal Affective Disorder is a real condition so don’t dismiss the way you’re feeling. Try the steps above and I hope they will help. If you’re still noticing depression and anxiety, please reach out to a professional for help.
If you want to learn more ways to deal with your MS Naturally, check out my book – “Waking Up From MS – My Journey to Health, Healing, and Living Symptom-Free.”
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To our health!
Kellie
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I was diagnosed with RRMS at 17 years old when I was a senior in high school. I had Optic Neuritis, loss of balance, pain and numbness in my limbs and extreme fatigue. Back then we really knew nothing about MS. I was told by my pediatric neurologist that there would be a cure in 5 years. Yes, he said 5 years! Well, I’m now almost 43 years old and I believe we’re no closer to a cure today as we were back then. I know that is not going to be a very popular statement, but it’s what I believe! I am healthy and strong right now not because of anything the medical community did for me, but by taking charge of my health, seeking out people, ideas, healthy products and acquiring knowledge of alternatives to stay healthy and not let Multiple Sclerosis control my life.