About this video

• Video Title: 4 Ways to Protect Your Mental Health During the Time Change (Avoid S.A.D.)
• Channel: 🍃2buds 1shroom🍄
• Speakers: [None specified in the transcript]
• Duration: 00:07:08

Overview

This video discusses the impact of the time change, particularly as daylight hours decrease, on mental health. It offers four practical strategies to help viewers maintain well-being during this period, aiming to prevent issues like Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

Key takeaways

• Maintain Routine: Use alarms and reminders to stick to your routine, preventing the time change from disrupting established habits, especially if you have conditions like ADHD or bipolar disorder.
• Circadian Rhythm Support: Consider ultra-low dose melatonin (below 0.5 mg) taken about 4 hours before bed to help reset your circadian rhythm. High doses can cause sleep inertia.
• Combat SAD with Vitamin D: Recognize that reduced sunlight can lead to lower Vitamin D levels, impacting neurotransmitters and mood. Supplementation, often necessary from November to March in certain latitudes, is recommended. Magnesium glycinate is suggested as a complementary supplement.
• Morning Walks for Light Exposure: Engaging in short morning walks outdoors, even in the cold, helps with optical flow and early light exposure, signaling your body to wake up and potentially improving mood.

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