While there are antidepressants, psychotherapy, light therapy and herbal remedies that can help alleviate the symptoms of SAD, you can also be an active part of your treatment by taking additional action. Listed below are a just a few ways you can help to lessen the severity of the depression.
Exercise. You?ve heard it before; exercise is a great cure for depression. And it really doesn?t matter what the cause of the depression is. Exercise helps relieve both stress and anxiety ? both of which can actually increase your SAD symptoms. But there are added benefits as well. Getting fit or maintaining your health level of fitness can contribute to your sense of self esteem. This can do wonders to improve your mood.
