12/18/2025
If winter has you feeling like your personality packed up and flew south for the season… you’re not imagining it.
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a very real thing, and no, it’s not just “winter blues” or “being dramatic because the sun clocks out at 4:30 PM.”
SAD happens when your body’s internal clock gets thrown off by less daylight, messing with your mood, sleep, motivation, and (fun surprise!) your cravings.
Yes, that’s why suddenly bread feels like your emotional support food.
Here’s what can actually help:
☀️ Get Light Exposure:
Even 10–15 minutes of morning sunlight can nudge your brain chemistry in the right direction.
🥗 Eat to Support Your Mood:
Omega-3s, complex carbs, colorful veggies. They all support the neurotransmitters that keep your mood steady.
Translation: nutrition matters way more than people think.
💤 Stick to a Rhythm:
Regular sleep + regular meals = a much happier nervous system.
🏃♀️ Move Your Body:
Not “new year, new me” gym shame. Just gentle, regular movement to get those endorphins online.
And if you’re dealing with SAD and trying to manage your nutrition on top of it?
You don’t have to white-knuckle it through winter.
Schedule a free consultation with Taft Draper Nutrition.
Let’s get you a plan that supports your mood, your energy, and your well-being even when the sun ghosts us for months at a time.
