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    Turning the Winter Blahs into the Winter Ahhs: Powerful Ways the Natural World Can Help You Overcome Seasonal Affective Disorder

    February 11, 2026 / No Comments

    Feeling down this winter? Still feeling drowsy throughout the day despite hitting the snooze button more often than you’d like to admit? Dragging yourself through the workday and avoiding social interactions? You might be battling Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) – and you’re definitely not alone. Seasonal Affective Disorder is a form of depression that tends to hit hardest during the winter season, especially in Northern regions like Canada that experience significantly fewer hours of daylight. Symptoms include: For me, the best way to cope has been getting outside. I exercise, eat healthy, take my pills, get in my zzzs, and even use a light therapy lamp – but when I…

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Kathleen Stahlbaum

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I’m a nature lover and wellness advocate. I share tips on hiking, mental health, and the healing powers of nature.

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