SEAONSAL CHANGES CAN CAUSE MOOD CHANGES

Adapting and accepting change is life. But changes can bring mood disorders too. We often think of seasonal disorders in the winter. Going from summer to fall can bring melancholy also! The summer like Christmas has so much hoopla and expectations of being so wonderful. Even if a good time was had, being over brings those thoughts of depression, anxiety and a little bit angry of being over. Life goes back to the normal. The normal may not be so exciting. At work, all those meetings that were on hiatus start up again. Packing school lunches! The days are slowly getting shorted so sitting outside until 10 is no longer an option without some lighting. Knowing our moods can be affected by the seasons is the first step. Accept the fact it is okay to feel down! It is okay to be slow to embrace change. The start of the school year is exciting for children but all those lessons start again. Getting back in the groove takes some energy and time. So lots of healthy eating and sleep are two helpers! Remember trying to pack too much in every day only adds to your stress. So concentrate and organize what really must be done and what has the most meaning to you and your family life!

                                  There are always the summer memories to relish!