Sarah Pitters-Caswell, Registered Psychotherapist at Interocare in Toronto.

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Hi, I'm Sarah, a Registered Psychotherapist offering somatic and talk therapy at my Roncesvalles and Junction offices in Toronto's west end, and online across Canada. This is where I share what I'm noticing in my work, with practical Tend to It Tuesday posts and reflective Friday Field Notes. Take what's useful, and leave the rest. Learn more about me

For education only, not a substitute for therapy or medical advice.

Preparing for Seasonal Affective Disorder Before the Days Get Even Shorter
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Preparing for Seasonal Affective Disorder Before the Days Get Even Shorter

What SAD Actually Is

Seasonal Affective Disorder is a pattern of low mood, low energy, and other depressive symptoms that show up at a similar time each year, most often as daylight decreases in fall and winter. It's linked to changes in light exposure, circadian rhythm, and how your nervous system regulates itself without the cues it usually gets from longer days. It's not a character flaw or a lack of willpower. It's a physiological response….

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