How To Overcome the Winter Blues and S.A.D. with Hypnosis

The winter can take a toll on one’s emotional and physical wellbeing. Individuals are affecting by the cold winter weather. There are additional financial pressures during the holidays. That is also the time when people take stock of what they accomplished that year and evaluate their life, setting new goals for the next year. Some may feel a sense of disappointment at what they did not achieve. This can cause mental health problems to surface or amplify. The specific cause of seasonal affective disorder is unclear. 

Seasonal Affective Disorder S.A.D.

Although there is much that is still a mystery about Seasonal Affective Disorder, scientific data does point to certain activities internally within the body. This explains the inner workings that may result in depression. Some elements that have an effect on mood have to do with the fact that it gets darker earlier so there is a reduction in sunlight. This in turn creates a disruption in what is referred to as your biological clock. Another factor is a decrease in serotonin levels within the brain. Serotonin is widely understood to impact mood levels. A disruption in sleep related to changes in melatonin levels may also play a part. It stands to reason that these chemical changes in the body can trigger seasonal affective disorder S.A.D. Some individuals are more susceptible to it than others. Given that the subconscious is where memories, long standing beliefs, and the deep-rooted causes can be found, it makes sense the it is possible to overcome the winter blues and S.A.D. with hypnosis.

How S.A.D. Can Affect You

These feelings of sadness and depression can create difficulties in dealing with everyday life activities. It can affect your ability to concentrate and cause a lack of motivation. It impacts your important relationships and you can feel overwhelmed at performing the simplest tasks. This is a time when you need support and understanding. However, if you are alienating those closest to you, it could very well exacerbate these feelings. 

Overcome the Winter Blues and S.A.D. with Hypnosis

Hypnosis helps to shift your perspective. During hypnosis sessions, you are better able to understand the main causes of these feelings. In order to make progress, these feelings and beliefs can be brought to the surface. Only when they are recognized, can they be properly addressed. A variety of techniques including a root cause analysis and visualization exercises can be used to change the way you see and interpret the things that go on around you. You will gain a healthier outlook. The subconscious is what drives our habits and behaviors. Unlocking the subconscious is the key to making change. 

Being overwhelmed by feelings of extreme sadness and depression can affect many aspects of your life. It can strain relationships with those closest to you. Drawing from the techniques you learned and a shift in perspective can be a life altering experience. Overcoming these winter blues is empowering and moving into a state where you are not only coping but thriving is the path toward a healthier and happy you. You don’t have to suffer with mood changes. You can overcome the winter blues and S.A.D. with hypnosis.