Winter might’ve gotten off to a late start, but the cold months are officially here.
It’s chilly, dark and cloudy for much of the day, triggering many Minnesotans to experience the winter blues or seasonal affective disorder — also known as SAD.
Symptoms include feeling sluggish and having low energy, sleeping too much, eating too much and feeling hopeless. While there is no clear cause, doctors do believe exposure to less sunlight and shorter days play a role.
Coming up on Wednesday at 9 a.m., MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests will talk about seasonal affective disorder, what symptoms to watch out for and advice on how to handle the winter blues.
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And we want to hear from you, too. Have you been diagnosed with seasonal affective disorder, or are you aware that every winter, you get a bit depressed? Tell us about your experience with winter blues and what you do to address it. What works for you?
Call 651-227-6000 or 800-242-2828 during the 9 a.m. hour.
Guests:
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Sabine Schmid is a clinical psychologist and a Mood disorder expert. She is the director of Psychology Education and an assistant professor at the University of Minnesota Medical School.
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Bridget Mozina is a licensed marriage and family therapist in Burnsville with a focus on children, teenagers and their families. Her practice is called Grow and Thrive Therapy.
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