A General Chat #5 about Seasonal Affective Disorder in and out of game.

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The Following info can be sourced from

https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/seasonal-affective-disorder

• Light therapy boxes can offer an effective treatment for seasonal affective disorder. Features such as light intensity, safety, cost and style are important considerations.

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/seasonal-affective-disorder/in-depth/seasonal-affective-disorder-treatment/art-20048298

• Psychotherapy

  Psychotherapy (sometimes called talk therapy) refers to a variety of treatments that aim to help a person identify and change troubling emotions, thoughts, and behaviors.

  https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/psychotherapies#:~:text=Psychotherapy%20 Mental Health Helplines for Multiple Countries

  • https://www.helpguide.org/find-help.htm

  • Canada just recently launched as of November 30th 2023, a suicide crisis hotline call or text 9-8-8 for immediate real time support

  
  

  • Yogi Sweet Tangerine Tea, https://yogiproducts.com/teas/green-teas/sweet-tangerine-positive-energy/ ,

  When I feel anxiety about leaving the house after a stint of successfully hibernating I like to take Lemon Balm, https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-437/lemon-balm

  • Theres DEFINITELY benefits to laughing that many dont think of!

  • https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/stress-relief/art-20044456