116. Why Do I Want to Hibernate Every Fall? 7 Ways to Get Ahead of Seasonal Depression

Does fall bring more than pumpkin spice and cooler temperatures?

If you experience seasonal depression, anxiety symptoms, stress, or low energy when the days get shorter, you may already know the pattern: more sleep, less motivation, isolation, trouble focusing, and that familiar feeling of just wanting to hibernate until spring.

But what if you could get ahead of the seasonal slump instead of waiting until it takes hold?

In this quick episode of Practical Solutions for PTSD, Lori shares 7 practical ways to prepare for fall and winter, including recognizing your personal warning signs, getting more daylight, protecting your movement, staying connected, creating a bad-day plan, knowing when to ask for help, and giving yourself things to look forward to.

You don't have to create a perfect routine or overhaul your life.

You just need a few tools that can help you support yourself sooner, recognize the signs earlier, and keep moving forward even when the days get darker.

🍂 Don't wait for seasonal depression to take hold. Start preparing now.

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Keywords

• PTSD
• PTSD symptoms
• anxiety symptoms
• depression
• stress
• burnout
• seasonal depression
• guilt
• isolation
• loneliness
• boundaries
• relationship difficulties
• avoidance
• trouble focusing
• quieting the mind