Do the short, cold days of winter leave you feeling exhausted and “blah?” Are you feeling paralyzed with sadness? If so, you may be suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder or S.A.D. Please join me as I share my story of how a tiny surprise reminded me how to find light and color on even the “blah” days.

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:

Episode 24 “10 Ways to Beat the Winter Doldrums”

Episode 48: “Dealing with Holiday Stress and Anxiety”

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SPECIAL NOTE FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON:

If you’re suffering or feeling overwhelmed by your fears, one of the most powerful things you can do is to reach out to a qualified, licensed mental health professional. Getting help is not a sign of weakness. It’s a sign of strength. And working with a good therapist can help you feel better almost immediately. According to a study by David Sack, MD, published in the Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology “88 percent of therapy goers reported improvements after just one session.” If you’re not sure where to start, please talk to your health care provider. Also, here are three reputable websites that you can use to connect with a therapist in your area:

American Psychological Association: https://locator.apa.org
Psychology Today: https://psychologytoday.com/us/therapists
Anxiety and Depression Association of America: https://members.adaa.org/page/FATMain

IMPORTANT: If you’re in crisis, especially if you are thinking of harming yourself or anyone else – please call for help NOW!

CALL or TEXT 988

The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a U.S.-based suicide prevention network of over 200+ crisis centers that provides 24/7 service via a toll-free hotline with the number 9-8-8. It is available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.

It is founded and run by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

ONLINE: https://988lifeline.org OR CALL: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

Crisis Text Line also provides free, 24/7, confidential support via text message to people in crisis when they dial 741741.

MORE ANXIETY-RELATED RESOURCES:

BOOK: Calm & Sense: A Woman's Guide to Living Anxiety-Free https://wendyleeds.com/book

QUIZ: Find Out the Cost of Your Anxiety https://wendyleeds.com/quiz

DOWNLOAD: Four Techniques to "Panic-Proof" Your Life https://wendyleeds.com/techniques

MINI-COURSE: Why You're Anxious & What to Do About It https://wendyleeds.com/course

Click here or use the coupon code “SUBSCRIBER” to get 40% off the mini-course. And if the cost is a burden to you in any way, just ask – I’ll grant you lifetime access for free. No catch. I just want to be helpful to anyone who’s struggling.

WAYS TO CONNECT:

I respond to every message I get, so please do reach out. I send infrequent emails and I love to get replies from the community. My Facebook page is active; Instagram less so.

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