The early bird…

Does the arrival of darker days after the clocks go back affect your mood? It might be time to build a burst of light therapy into the start of your day. The traditional treatment for Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is most effective early in the morning, because it triggers a gene involved in mood and sleep-wake cycles. If you can, get outside for a walk within an hour or two of waking, or use a SAD lamp as you eat your breakfast to raise your mood all day long and boost your chances of getting a good night’s sleep.