Coping with Seasonal Depression: Self-Care Kits and Community Resources

[Dorothy]

The winter makes me wanna hibernate. During this time, my self-care kits are fuzzy socks and hot cocoa. I don't drink alcohol at all.

What’s in yours? Also, do you know any free online groups for seasonal depression?

[Demon_skeith]

My gf is the same, best thing to do is focus on what brings you joy and hopefully have someone to help you out.

[Louise]

Depression is real and coping with it could be challenging. I explore online support groups and mental health resources as they provide additional support and help me escape from depression.

[Robinson]

Depression is real and coping with it could be challenging. I explore online support groups and mental health resources as they provide additional support and help me escape from depression.

It is very tough to cope with seasonal depression but I found that focusing on activities that bring me joy can make a big difference and that is what I've been adopting ever since I discovered it.

[Ravenfreak]

It's good to have things that make you feel a bit better when going through seasonal depression.

[HikerShawn]

I hike, bike, camp, and enjoy the outdoors year-round.

S.A.D. is non-existent for me.

If you can do what you love all year-round, try to do just that. Even if that means doing it inside. Figure out a way to keep doing what makes you really happy.

And then load yourself up. We get depressed when we get bored.