It's that time of year again. You know the one, when bank account balances deplete, car batteries die, friends and families gather together, delicious meals are created, gifts are given, and depression and anxiety increase. All of these things individually are enough to drive a person crazy. Put them all together however, and you get the Holiday-daze or as I like to call it, the holi-daze. The magical time of year when some sort of holiday celebration seems to occur around every corner. What has come to be known as the most wonderful time of year can be for some the exact opposite. While little George and Sarah are nestled all snug in their beds, Fred and Molly and struggling to get through finals, make ends meet, and ultimate uncover the joy that so many speak about from Thanksgiving to New Year. Trust me when I say that the Winter Blues are a completely real thing. In fact, scientists say that it is due in part to the fact that most people spend a lot of the winter months indoors. Thereby limiting the amount of sun light they are exposed to on a daily basis, effectively lowering their vitamin D levels. All of this can lead to very real feeling of depression. Because while we think of vitamin D as a vitamin it is actually a hormone. Hormonal imbalances reek all kind of havoc in the body. So, when the winter blues hits you strong try to get outside more. Or during the winter months, talk with your doctor and discuss taking vitamin D supplements. The time between November and January pass in a blurry haze as everyone scrambles to prepare for one event or another. If you find yourself experiencing an extreme case of the Holi-Daze my advice, focus on what is really important to you this holiday season. Whether that be your religious beliefs, spending time with family, or giving back to your community. The Holi-Daze can be beaten. There is no reason why anyone should spend the most wonderful time of year in a daze. Tomorrows Blog Post will be 10 ways to beat the Winter Blues. XOXO, Hunter
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Hunter FergusonHolding her Associates of Arts in Political Science, Implementing Beneficial Community Project, and having Led a Student Collaboration team at her college of attendance- Hunter chooses to blog about the world around her as well as her personal experiences in hopes of creating a Powerful group of like-minded people. Archives
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