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How to Beat the Winter Blues

by Counseling and Wellness Center of PittsburghDecember 29, 2021 depression, happiness tips, hypersomnia, SAD, seasonal affective disorder, seasonal depression, self care, winter blues0 comments
The Pittsburgh region can be dark and gloomy during the winter months. Fear not! There are myriad ways to bolster your defenses to fight the winter blues. Stay active. When the sun is shining it is easy to remain active and enjoy the outdoors. But it might take a little more discipline to maintain an active state when it’s cold. Just remember the less active you are, the more...
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5 Foods to Ease Seasonal Affective Disorder

by Counseling and Wellness Center of PittsburghNovember 11, 2021 dietician, dietitian, dietitian nutritionist, dietitian nutritionist near me, food for depression, food for mood, healthy eating, healthy food, nutrition, Nutrition Counseling, Nutritionist, SAD, seasonal affective disorder, seasonal depression0 comments
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD), better known as seasonal depression, can be defined as a reduction in brain chemicals that help regulate mood, potentially resulting in periods of depression during certain times of year. Research shows that people with seasonal depression may have reduced serotonin, which helps regulate mood, and possibly too much melatonin, which helps maintain the...
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Warm and Well This Winter, Cooling Cabin Fever, A Psychotherapists Musings

by Stephanie McCrackenJanuary 21, 2014 counseling, mindfulness, personal growth, psychotherapy, Uncategorized0 comments
 It’s the time of the year for chills up and down the back, and not the kind that are associated with pleasure unless of course you are polar bear, seal pup, or avid skier! All of us here in the blustery northern hemisphere are struggling to maintain some semblance of energy and optimism yet we may find ourselves faltering with the realities of cabin fevers’ stillness upon us. In fact,...
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