Lifestyle
Regular Exercise in Winter
for Seasonal Affective Disorder
Maintaining regular aerobic exercise through autumn and winter counteracts the energy decline, hypersomnia, and withdrawal that characterise SAD.
How it works
Exercise increases serotonin and BDNF, which are specifically depleted in SAD. Also counters the appetite dysregulation and weight gain common in winter SAD episodes.
What to watch for
The challenge with SAD is motivation — symptoms make exercise harder to initiate. Combining with social accountability or scheduling exercise in daylight hours amplifies benefit.
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